Appearance
Adults are 90–100 mm in length, not counting the tail, which can add another 63–97 mm . A young adult weighs 20–30 g . While their maximum lifespan is 96 months, the mean life expectancy for the species is 45.5 months for females and 47.5 for males. In northern climates, the average life expectancy is 12–24 months.
Naming
This species is similar to ''Peromyscus maniculatus''. Like the North American deer mouse, it may carry hantaviruses, which cause severe illness in humans....hieroglyph snipped...
Behavior
White-footed mice are omnivorous, and eat seeds and insects. They are timid and generally avoid humans, but they occasionally take up residence in ground-floor walls of homes and apartments, where they build nests and store food.
Food
White-footed mice are omnivorous, and eat seeds and insects. They are timid and generally avoid humans, but they occasionally take up residence in ground-floor walls of homes and apartments, where they build nests and store food.References:
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