Mammals > Rodents
The North American Deermouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) is one of the most abundant and ecologically vital small mammals in North America. Renowned for its large, dark periscope eyes, clean white belly, and distinctly bicolored tail that is dark on top and pure snowy...
Mammals > Rodents
The Southern Plains Woodrat (Neotoma micropus), also known as the Gray Packrat, is an ingenious, industrious rodent native to the thorny brushlands and arid grasslands of the south-central United States and northern Mexico. Famous for constructing massive,...
Mammals > Rodents
The Cotton Deermouse (Peromyscus gossypinus) is a widespread, robust native rodent endemic to the lush swamps and bottomland forests of the American Southeast. Named for its historical habit of nesting in raw cotton fiber bales in southern fields, this agile,...
Mammals > Rodents
The Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus), often called the field mouse, is a chunky, energetic herbivore that serves as the ecological engine of North America’s grasslands. Known for constructing intricate networks of surface runways beneath dense vegetation,...
Mammals > Rodents
The White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) is one of the most abundant, ecologically influential small mammals in North American deciduous forests. Renowned for its large, soulful black eyes, exceptionally soft fawn-brown coat, and immaculate snowy-white underbelly...
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