This also helps to reduce their water loss as they are not out in the sun. Doing this will stop all the water from evaporating. Thevspinifex hopping mouse does not need to drink water because it gets all of its water from the seeds, vegetation and arthropods that it eats. The Spinifex Hopping-mouse is slightly larger than a common mouse, growing to nine to thirteen centre metres long and weighing 35 grams. BEHAVURAL ADAPTATIONS Spinifex only release their seeds after there has been a lot of rain. Groups of spinifex hopping mice may number up to 10. (Image Credit: Annette Ruzicka/Bush Heritage) Adapting to the desert. Notomys alexis (Spinifex hopping mouse) is found in the arid zone of Australia. This study investigated the rate at which N. alexis can reduce urine volume and increase the concentration of electrolytes and solutes when water deprived. Predators of the spinifex hopping mouse include dingoes, snakes and owls. A spinifex hopping mouse in action. I have had many spinifex hopping mice. During their first dry season spinifex curl inward to create a hollow tube-like shape.

They do this so that the seeds have moist soil to grow in. You can get them from some pet stores, you may have to call around a few to find one that stocks them, but it is cruel to keep them if you are not going to look after them properly. In this communication, we review our findings on the timing of reproduction and the potential reproductive rate of this species. According to Alex, not only do their complex kidney structures allow them to manage the effects of the desert heat, but also their big feet. They need a pretty big enclosure, usually a fish tank and they need to have a heat lamp for during the day if you live in a cold climate. The Spinifex hopping mouse (Notomys alexis Thomas, 1922) is an arid adapted Australo-Papuan old endemic rodent that undergoes boom and bust population cycles. The structure and function of the kidneys allow this species to conserve water. Its long hind legs and tail allow the mice to move quickly to escape prey. They also face threats from introduced predators such as foxes and cats. They live in small family groups of up to ten individuals in deep burrows and the wild population fluctuates, exploding after rain. “Hopping is a very efficient way of moving through the landscape as it helps them conserve their energy. They are a nocturnal animal.

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