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Bolam's Mouse (Pseudomys bolami)

Bolam's Mouse

Pseudomys bolami

About the Bolam's Mouse

Bolam's mouse (Pseudomys bolami) is a species of nocturnal, burrowing rodent in the family Muridae that inhabits the semi arid and southern arid regions of Australia. It has a number of physiological and behavioural adaptations developed to cope with the extremely varied climatic conditions. Many of these adaptations allow it to survive in extremely arid conditions by conserving water. Examples of these adaptations include the ability survive by extracting water from seeds alone, the production of...

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Bolam's Mouse?

The scientific name of the Bolam's Mouse is Pseudomys bolami.

How many Bolam's Mouse sightings have been recorded?

24 observations of the Bolam's Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.

24 observations on iNaturalist
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