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Zapus

Zapus

Zapus is a small, jumping mammal that loves to hop around in grassy areas. They have long back legs and a cute little tail, making them great jumpers!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Zapus has soft, yellow-brown fur on its back, a distinct darker stripe down its spine, and a pale belly. It possesses very large hind feet for jumping and an incredibly long, thin tail, often twice its body length, used for balance.

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Zapus

Categoría

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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Datos interesantes

Jumping mice are champion hibernators, sometimes sleeping for more than half a year without eating!

These tiny rodents build cozy nests underground or in thick grass, lined with soft plant materials.

They don't just walk! Zapus can hop like a tiny kangaroo, using their big back feet for amazing bounds.

Zapus's super-long tail can be twice as long as its body, helping it steer and balance during epic jumps.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Leaping Acrobat

Zapus can jump up to 3 meters because of its powerful hind legs and long tail, which helps them escape predators quickly.

Habilidad

Deep Sleeper

Zapus has the ability to hibernate for up to six months, saving energy and surviving harsh winters by lowering body temperature.

Habilidad

Tail Balancer

Zapus can balance perfectly during amazing leaps thanks to its extra-long tail that acts like a counterweight, helping them land safely.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
7-10 cm
Peso
0.013-0.027 kg
Esperanza de vida
1-3 años
Top Speed
8 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
3-9
Gestación
17-21 días

Dieta y alimentación

Zapus enjoys a meal of tiny seeds, yummy fungi, sweet berries, and crunchy insects.

Alimentos principales

  • Seeds
  • Fungi
  • Berries
  • Beetles
  • Caterpillars

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

A common nocturnal predator of small mammals.

eaten by

Long-tailed Weasel

Mustela frenata

A swift predator that hunts rodents in their habitat.

eats

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Consumes the seeds, a common food source in their habitat.

eats

Button Mushroom

Agaricus bisporus

Feeds on various fungi found on the forest floor.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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If you see a Zapus, watch quietly and don't try to catch it. They are shy and like to hop away!

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Zapus?

7-10 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Zapus?

0.013-0.027 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Zapus?

1-3 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Zapus?

8 km/h

¿Qué come Zapus?

Zapus enjoys a meal of tiny seeds, yummy fungi, sweet berries, and crunchy insects.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Zapus?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Zapus?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de Zapus?

3-9

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