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Fieldmouse (Bewick)
mus sylvaticus - the LONG- TAILED FIELD-MOUSE : this is the Country Mouse of Aesops fable, who prefers to risk reapers and predator birds to adopting an urban lifestyle
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1790 Adopting Bewick Fable Field Mouse Life Style Mice Predator Prefers Reapers Risk Tailed Sylvaticus
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This evocative image captures the essence of the Long-tailed Field-mouse (Mus sylvaticus), also known as the Bewick's Field-mouse or the Country Mouse, as it goes about its business in a tranquil rural setting. The Long-tailed Field-mouse is a native of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and has been a subject of fascination for naturalists and storytellers for centuries. The mouse in this photograph, with its long, bushy tail and rounded ears, is a reminder of the historical significance of this species. It is the mouse featured in Aesop's fable of the same name, in which the Country Mouse and his City Mouse counterpart compare their respective lifestyles. In the fable, the Country Mouse, who prefers the simple pleasures of country life, visits the City Mouse and is initially tempted by the urban lifestyle. However, he grows uneasy at the noise and commotion of the city and eventually returns to the safety and comfort of his rural home. Despite the allure of the city, the Long-tailed Field-mouse, like his counterpart in the fable, has chosen to live in the field, where he faces the risks of predators and reapers. This image captures the mouse in its natural habitat, surrounded by the lush greenery of the field, and offers a glimpse into the simple, yet resilient, life of this historic and intriguing creature. The photograph is from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, which offers a wealth of historical and cultural images for research and educational purposes. This particular image, taken in the late 1700s, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Long-tailed Field-mouse and the stories and legends that surround it.
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