The largest and most successful family of mammals is also the most adaptable. People can attest to being unable to rid their homes of Mice and Rats. Meanwhile pesky Muskrats destroy canals and other waterways with their digging. Muridae Family Members range small Harvest Mouse to large Muskrat. About one-fourth of the Mammals on earth are members of the Muridae Family.
Muridae have many qualities that help Them to succeed. Nocturnal Animals, Muridae go out every night to gather and store food. Known for their neat nests, Members of the Muridae Family organize their stores of seeds and grasses. Whenever They encountered a new challenge, Muridae would review the situation and adapt. A tribute to their abilities for changing is that They live on every continent except Antarctica. Moreover, Members of Muridae Family inhabit every environment from the Arctic to the deserts.
Muridae are natural archivists. Besides storing seeds, They carefully line their nests with grasses. Using the materials at hand, their nest becomes a time capsule of their home area. In cities, Muridae nests are treasure troves for archeologists. These nests contain bits and pieces of paper, buttons, and other historical objects.
However, because Muridae spread disease, people thought of Them as unclean animals and bad omens. In Christian mythology, They consorted with the Devil, and gnawed at the Tree of Life. In addition, people considered what Muridae did to be prophetic. Muridae scurrying about and squealing meant a storm was coming. Moreover, gods sent Muridae into people’s homes to teach them not to hoard. These Animals would gnaw at everything the person owned.
Muridae teach people to examine life’s lessons. Sent by the gods, They destroy greedy people’s possessions. When confronted with an unfamiliar situation, Muridae adapt and move on. When Muridae comes into your life, be prepared to be taught life’s lessons.
Take time to read what the Individual Muridae Family members have to teach.
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Picture of "Mouse" copyrighted by Mary Ann Sterling
Va. Carper
April 30, 2008