Deer Mouse
Scientific Name: Peromyscus maniculatus
Class:Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Cricetidae
Genus:Peromyscus
The Deer Mouse is a small rodent with large eyes and ears. The white underside contrasts with the orange-brown and grey body. While the Deer Mouse can be found in a wide variety of habitats, you can typically find them in prairies and woodlands. These mice are mostly nocturnal as they search for food and build nests at night.
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