The golden mouse is a small, arboreal rodent native to North America, known for its distinctive golden-brown fur. These creatures are primarily nocturnal and solitary, though they may form small groups during breeding season.

With their agile bodies and prehensile tails, they are well-adapted to life in trees, where they build nests from various materials. Golden mice are omnivores, feeding on a diet of seeds, fruits, insects, and occasionally small vertebrates.

Interestingly, despite their striking appearance, they are relatively common and not considered endangered.