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26-JUL-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonicus)

Reveler Conservation Area. It is a bit tough to see this little mouse, but then this is how you generally see them, if they are seen at all. While common, these small native mice are very fast and hide almost before you know they are there. These are NOT the mice that enter your homes in autumn; those are the native white-footed and deer mice. These mice have a different ecology. As well, these guys jump (like frogs) rather than run. Unlike other mice, their tale is very long, and as you can see their pelage is two-toned. There is also a Woodland Jumping Mouse, which is quite similar.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/160s f/2.8 at 14.0mm iso125 full exif

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victorswan29-Jul-2015 14:28
Great image Christine fantastic find Well done VV+
Karen Moen13-Jun-2015 20:41
An incredible find of a creature most of us would never see, and you captured it perfectly. Voted.
hayl29-Jul-2014 00:35
Your sharp eyes at work again to spot him - well done.
Chris Spracklen28-Jul-2014 20:35
Great find and photo, Christine. *V*
Jim Coffman28-Jul-2014 20:13
It is hiding! :)) Nice capture!
pkocinski28-Jul-2014 19:45
What a cute little guy :-)
Ton T.28-Jul-2014 19:35
Love them! Great image! V
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