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Young rat or mouse?
DangerMouse
06/04/2020 18:40
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HAZY
06/04/2020 18:42
Large ears, I'm no expert but I'd say Wood Mouse (field mouse)
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DangerMouse
06/04/2020 18:46
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HAZY
I initially thought rat, as it (they?) made a real racket in the loft during the night. Lots of scratching and gnawing.
I did think field mouse because of the large ears, but then I thought - why would a field mouse be in the loft? There's no food up there - just loads of old carpet, boxes, books, plastic, wood etc. - stuff that a rat would probably eat.
Also, I'm not sure about the tail. I read that mice have hairier tails.
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