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Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
At-a-Glance
• Typical Foods: omnivorous: eats a wide variety of plant and animal matter, including seeds, fruits, flowers and insects.
• Ohio Status: Species of Concern
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Description
The deer mouse is about the size of a common house mouse. Their color ranges from pale gray to deep reddish brown. The tail is always sharply bicolored; it is white below and dark above.
Habitat and Habits
This species is very adaptable and inhabits nearly every dry-land habitat within its range. They can be found in forests, grasslands, brushlands, agricultural fields and deserts.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Deer mice will nest in burrows, trees and buildings. They may have litters containing 1 to 11 young, although the average litter has five or six. Usually two to four litters are produced each year. The young are altricial at birth, but develop very quickly. |
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