Deer Mouse
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Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
The Deer Mouse is a small, friendly creature with big ears and a soft coat. They love to explore their homes in the wild and are very curious!
Appearance
The Deer Mouse has soft, reddish-brown or grayish fur on its back and a stark white belly, chest, and feet. Its tail is often bicolored, dark on top and white underneath, which helps distinguish it from other mice. It also has large ears and big, dark eyes.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumApicomplexaClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusPeromyscus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
A Deer Mouse can build very elaborate nests with tunnels and multiple rooms!
Deer Mice can live almost anywhere, from forests to deserts, making them super adaptable!
These tiny mice can squeeze through holes smaller than a dime!
They can actually swim pretty well, using their tails to steer in water!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Vision Ninja
Deer Mouse has large, dark eyes that help them see well in very dim light, perfect for finding food at night!
Ability
Super Sniffer
Deer Mouse can smell incredibly well, helping them locate tiny seeds and nuts hidden under leaves and snow.
Ability
Agile Athlete
Deer Mouse can jump and climb with amazing agility, helping them escape predators and reach yummy food sources.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 12-28 cm
- Weight
- 0.01-0.035 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Top Speed
- 12 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-7
- Gestation
- 20-25 days
Diet & Feeding
This little omnivore enjoys a varied diet of seeds, fruits, fungi, and tasty insects.
Primary Foods
- seeds
- nuts
- berries
- insects
- fungi
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
A common nocturnal predator of deer mice.
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
Hunts deer mice as part of its varied diet.
eats
Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
Feeds on seeds from these trees.
eaten by
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Preys on deer mice in grasslands.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Peromyscus maniculatus
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Deer Mice are gentle animals, but it's best to watch them from a distance in nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Deer Mouse?
12-28 cm
How much does Deer Mouse weigh?
0.01-0.035 kg
How long does Deer Mouse live?
1-2 years
How fast can Deer Mouse move?
12 km/h
What does Deer Mouse eat?
This little omnivore enjoys a varied diet of seeds, fruits, fungi, and tasty insects.
How does Deer Mouse hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Deer Mouse usually have?
3-7
How long is Deer Mouse's gestation?
20-25 days
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