The mouse has a very keen sense of hearing and smell which it uses to detect food and predators. Because its teeth never stop growing, it must constantly gnaw on things to wear them down. Mice are also big eaters, consuming 10-15 % of their body weight every 24 hours! The Incredible Creatures Collection features Extra large, soft, playful, true-to-life vinyl replicas of some of the most amazing creatures in the world. Excellent learning tool to introduce young children to our delicate and often endangered inhabitants of our planet. A fun way to spark the innate curiosity of a child. Each replica is finely hand painted and accurate down to the last detail.