Wildlife North America
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Kangaroo Rats,Jumping Mice



Woodland Jumping Mouse
(Napaeozapus insignis)
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Woodland Jumping Mouse
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Meadow Jumping Mouse
(Zapus hudsonius)
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Meadow Jumping Mouse
Meadow Jumping Mouse distribution map Meadow Jumping Mice have long tails and long hind feet. Adults have a dark or olive brown band on the back, which is paler in juveniles. The sides are pale yellow-brown and the underside is white or buff-white. The tail is longer than th body, and...  Read more >
Western Jumping Mouse
(Zapus princeps)
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Western Jumping Mouse
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Bailey's Pocket Mouse
(Chaetodipus baileyi)
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Bailey's Pocket Mouse
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Giant Kangaroo Rat
(Dipodomys ingens)
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Giant Kangaroo Rat
Giant Kangaroo Rat distribution map The Giant Kangaroo Rat is listed as an endangered species. The largest of the kangaroo rats, it has brown fur with a white stripe across the hindquarters, and a white underside. The tail is dark colored on the top and bottom with white lines on each...  Read more >