Have you ever heard of the long-tailed mouse (Pseudomys higginsi)? Growing up to 13.8 in (35 cm) from head to tail, this species is the only rodent native to #Tasmania. This omnivore feeds on plants, fungi, and invertebrates. Scientists think its extra long tail is used for balance. When threatened, its large hind feet help it to leap away from foes.
Photo: Bruce Deagle, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist
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