




Zapus hudsonius
The Northern Meadow Jumping Mouse is a small, lively creature that loves to hop around in tall grass. With its long tail and big back legs, it can jump really far to escape from danger!
Habitat: Grasslands
The Northern Meadow Jumping Mouse has a yellowish-brown to dark brown back, often with a darker stripe down its spine. Its sides are yellowish-orange, sharply contrasting with its pure white belly. It also boasts a remarkably long tail, often 1.5 times its body length, and large hind feet.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Its heart rate can drop to just 5 beats per minute during hibernation!
Jumping mice create cozy spherical nests in dense grass for sleeping.
These tiny mammals spend most of their lives living alone.
They use strong front teeth to gnaw on tough seeds and fungi.
Northern Meadow Jumping Mouse can leap up to 3 meters (10 feet) to escape danger, thanks to its powerful hind legs.
Northern Meadow Jumping Mouse has a very long tail that acts like a counterweight, helping it balance during incredible jumps.
Northern Meadow Jumping Mouse can hibernate for up to six months, slowing its body functions drastically to survive winter.
Northern Meadow Jumping Mouse has large, sensitive ears that help it detect faint sounds of predators or insect prey.
This tiny omnivore eats a varied diet of seeds, fungi, fruits, and small insects.

Tyto alba
Hunts small rodents like jumping mice at night.
Mustela nivalis
An agile predator that hunts small mammals in their burrows.
Thamnophis sirtalis
Opportunistically preys on small mammals and amphibians.
Carex pensylvanica
Consumes seeds from various sedge species.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a jumping mouse, watch quietly from a distance and don't try to catch it.
7.5-10.5 cm
0.013-0.028 kg
1-3 years
12 km/h
This tiny omnivore eats a varied diet of seeds, fungi, fruits, and small insects.
Grasslands
Foraging
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