Tiny fat mouse

Introduction: The tiny fat mouse (Steatomys parvus) is the smallest of Namibia's three fat mice and also retains an accumulation of fat under the skin. It prefers a drier habitat to that of the fat mouse and occurs on sandy soil. They are nocturnal creatures and live either singly or in pairs.

Distribution: Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) area of Namibia.

Diet: Grass seeds and other vegetable matter.

Colouring: Shades of dark rusty-brown

Breeding: Litters average 3 per female

Size: Head and body length 76mm

Tail: 40mm.

Weight: 15g