What Has a Brown Coat, a Long Tail, and Lives in a House or Shed, but Is Most Active While You’re in Bed? is a rhyming animal riddle. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has a brown coat, a long tail, and lives in house or shed but most active while you’re in bed?
Answer: mouse
Need a hint?
Cats love to chase it, and it loves cheese.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a mouse.
House mice have brown or grey fur (their “coat”) and long thin tails. They often live in houses and sheds and come out to look for food at night.
The rhyme gives every clue you need: coat, tail, home and night-time habits.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 5 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A rat also fits. Mouse is the classic answer.
Are mice really active at night?
Yes. They’re mostly nocturnal, so they explore while we sleep.