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Jumping mice (Zapodidae)

Woodland Jumping Mouse

August 24, 2017 by

Woodland Jumping Mouse (Napaeozapus insignis)

A long tail and powerful hind legs provide this Pennsylvania native with the ability to jump six to eight feet when avoiding a predator. Its closest relative is the meadow jumping mouse and both are true hibernators.

Pennsylvania Counties for Meadow Jumping Mouse

August 24, 2017 by

Meadow Jumping Mouse (Zapus hudsonius)

This tiny rodent is reported to be an excellent swimmer.

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