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Meadow Jumping Mouse (Zapus hudsonius)

August 24, 2017 by

Pennsylvania Counties for Meadow Jumping Mouse

Common Name: Meadow Jumping Mouse

Scientific Name: Zapus hudsonius

Habitat: Grasslands, especially wet meadows where flourishing grass provides food and shelter.

Diet: Mainly herbivorous—prefers seeds but also eats berries, plant stems, and insects

Interesting Facts:
This tiny rodent is reported to be an excellent swimmer.

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