THE ORANGE MOUSE LIVES ITS LIFE IN PERMANENT DANGER BECAUSE OF an unfortunate twist of evolution that’s endowed it with bright orange fur. In most cases of such natural coloring, this would be an indication of the animal being bestowed with a deadly poison, but not the poor Orange Mouse. Instead, it is one of the most highly visible and hunted mice in existence, and is forever on the run from predators. When not fleeing from pursuit, the Orange Mouse is usually found rolling in mud to try and hide is coloring — a rather fruitless task.
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The Orange Mouse is, unsurprisingly, on the world’s endangered list, but unlike many mice on the list, it is actively encouraged that collectors keep a pair in their collection. The mice seem to relish an unnatural habitat, and thrive in captivity.