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The Meadow Jumping Mouse

The Meadow Jumping Mouse. By Jessica Blythe & Michelle Maschino. Identification. Weighs ½ to 1 oz. Easily identified by it’s long hind legs Tail is considerably longer than body, about 4-5 ¾ inch Four toes on front feet, five on back. Native land in the U.S.

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The Meadow Jumping Mouse

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  1. The Meadow Jumping Mouse By Jessica Blythe & Michelle Maschino

  2. Identification • Weighs ½ to 1 oz. • Easily identified by it’s long hind legs • Tail is considerably longer than body, about 4-5 ¾ inch • Four toes on front feet, five on back

  3. Native land in the U.S. • Found in north central states, Alaska and Canada, and as far south as Georgia • Occur in localized populations, seldom abundant

  4. Behavior • Nocturnal • Hibernate alone during winter months by burrowing about a foot into the ground • Molt each year (loose fur) • Can jump 2-3 feet high

  5. Reproduction • Breeding begins immediately after hibernation in April or May • Males come out of hibernation first to prepare for the female • Gestation is 17-21 days • Average litter size is 5.3

  6. Young • When born, they are small, naked, blind and deaf • After one week, they grow fur and begin to crawl • By the third week, they are hopping • By the end of fourth week, they have reached adult size

  7. Lifespan • Several individuals have lived at least 2 years in the wild

  8. Habitat • Moist grasslands are preferred • Avoid heavily wooded areas • Marshes, and enjoy high humidity

  9. Food • Berries • Fruits • Nuts • Considered to be a granivore (feeds on seeds of plants)

  10. Predators • Include: • Snakes • Owls • Hawks • Foxes • Weasels • Mink

  11. Conservation Status • Currently not in any kind of danger • Not declining throughout most of its extensive range • No major threats to their existence

  12. Fun Facts! • They are the only mammal with 18 teeth • Babies leave their mothers by the 33rd day of life • Can dive into water 4 feet deep

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