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Kangeroo mouse.
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Beat me to it...
But usually found in the dessert, mostly Nevada (so a search found).
Peej might be onto the one you have.
But usually found in the dessert, mostly Nevada (so a search found).
Peej might be onto the one you have.
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John, In my Harper and Row's field guide it looks like a Woodland Jumping Mouse. Head and body 3-4". Tail 4.5-6" Sides bright orange, Dorsal band dark.
tail with white tip. Habits -Dives into water when frightened. climbs vines and bushes for berries. Range- New England and Canada s. through PA and Appalachians.
tail with white tip. Habits -Dives into water when frightened. climbs vines and bushes for berries. Range- New England and Canada s. through PA and Appalachians.
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Looking at the pics of one these ears looked smaller.
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I'd say that tail was 8-10 inches long. Didn't know if I needed the 12 or 20 ga. to take it down.
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We call them Kangeroo mouses. Not real common but I have seen a dozen or so in my lifetime in Ohio. If you watch them run you can see how they got their name.
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John, It also says the tail is dark on the top and white underneath.
And if you can find a "Rat" dentist the upper incisors have a groove down the front. Also the hibernate from oct/nov-apr/may in burrows in the ground.
Rat science:laughing:
And if you can find a "Rat" dentist the upper incisors have a groove down the front. Also the hibernate from oct/nov-apr/may in burrows in the ground.
Rat science:laughing:
