Meadow Jumping Mouse Zapus hudsonius

Identification
This mouse has long hind legs and a long tail. It is capable of long leaps.

Location
Uncommon statewide

Size
0.5 to 1 ounce

Diet
It feeds on seeds insects and fruits.

Habitat
It occurs in meadows and wetlands.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
It is nocturnal and hibernates in winter. It is active from spring through autumn.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.

Population
The population is stable but localized.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It can leap more than two feet in a single bound.

Sources
ODNR NatureServe

Seeds insects fruits | Meadows fields wetlands | Statewide