What is another word for cactus mouse?
Pronunciation: [kˈaktəs mˈa͡ʊs] (IPA) 
The cactus mouse, a small mammal found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, can also be referred to as the spiny mouse or desert mouse. Its distinguishing features include a pointed snout, large eyes, and spiny fur that serves as protection from predators. Other synonyms for the cactus mouse include the Arizona mouse, Texas mouse, and Sonoran mouse, which are all named after their respective habitats. Despite being called a mouse, the cactus mouse is not closely related to the typical house mouse and is actually more closely related to other species like voles and lemmings.
