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Woodland Jumping Mouse (Napaeozapus insignis)

August 24, 2017 by

Napaeozapus insignisPennsylvania Counties for Woodland Jumping Mouse

Common Name: Woodland Jumping Mouse

Scientific Name: Napaeozapus insignis

Habitat: Woodlands, especially bordering lakes and streams.

Diet: Omnivorous, with a preference for seeds. They also eat insects, including caterpillars. This species may be an important predator of gypsy moth larvae.

Interesting Facts:
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.

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