Mousetrap facts for kids
A mousetrap is a specialised type of animal trap designed primarily to catch and, usually, kill mice. Mousetraps are usually set in an indoor location where there is a suspected infestation of rodents. Larger traps are designed to catch other species of animals, such as rats, squirrels, other small rodents, or other animals.
Images for kids
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A mouth-type mousetrap.
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19th-century ad for a spring-loaded bar mousetrap of William Hooker's design
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A Victor-brand electronic mousetrap
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Live capture mousetrap
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A live-catch mousetrap. Uninjured mice can be released.
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A mouse stuck in a glue trap.
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A bucket trap
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See also
In Spanish: Ratonera para niños
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