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Woodland Jumping Mouse
Napaeozapus insignis
At-a-Glance
• Typical Foods: omnivorous; feeds primarily on seeds, fruits, fungi, and insects
• Ohio Status: Species of Concern
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Description
This jumping mouse can be identified by its bright yellowish sides, brownish back, white belly, large hind feet, and long, white-tipped tail.
Habitat and Habits
Woodland jumping mice prefer brushy areas near water and wet bogs or stream borders. They live and hibernate in burrows.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Woodland jumping mice mate after emerging from hibernation. Young are born between June and September, after a gestation period of about 29 days. Females produce one or two litters per season, with three to five young per litter. |
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