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mousetrap is a specialized type of
animal trap designed primarily to catch
mice; however, it may also trap other small animals. Mousetraps are usually set in an indoor location where there is a suspected infestation of
rodents. There are various types of mousetrap, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Larger traps are designed to catch other species of animals; such as
rats,
squirrels, other small rodents, or other animals.