Don, someone was saying on social media that if they saw this, they would think it was a mouse, but on closer inspection noticed the different shaped nose. They wanted to know if there are any other differences they are missing?
Hi Matthew. Antechinus and Dunnarts have very long pointed snouts compared to the stubby face of a mouse. Antechinus ears are a different shape to ears of house mice. Mice are fast, but antechinus are faster, esp agilis. Agile antechinus are often incredibly fast and active. Sometimes mice get eaten by antechinus. Agile antechinus have a pale eye ring. Dusky Antechinus are a distinctive dark colour. Yellow Footed Antechinus have buff coloured flanks