Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Deer Mouse

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I think these tracks were made by my friend the deer mouse - Peromyscus maniculatus

The most common rodent found in North America and Wisconsin.  I find these little critters frequently taking-up winter residence in my bird nest boxes.

Have to be careful cleaning out the boxes as this little rodent is the primary host for virulent hantavirus.

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