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  • Eastern Harvest Mouse

    Eastern Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Eastern Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys humulis), a small rodent native to the eastern and central United States. Known for their agility and nocturnal behavior, these mice thrive in grassy habitats and play a crucial role in seed dispersal while also serving as a food source for various predators. Learn about…

  • Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Short-nosed Harvest Mouse** (*Reithrodontomys megalotis*), a small yet remarkable rodent native to North America’s grasslands and meadows. With its distinctive short snout, agile movements, and herbivorous diet, this nocturnal creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, while currently facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about its unique behaviors,…

  • Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys oaxacus), a small yet agile rodent thriving in the mountainous regions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Known for its remarkable climbing abilities and social behavior, this nocturnal species plays a crucial ecological role as a seed disperser while facing significant threats due to habitat loss and…

  • Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys oaxacus), a small yet agile rodent thriving in the mountainous regions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Known for its remarkable climbing abilities and social behavior, this nocturnal species plays a crucial ecological role as a seed disperser while facing significant threats due to habitat loss and…

  • Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Short-nosed Harvest Mouse** (*Reithrodontomys megalotis*), a small yet remarkable rodent native to North America’s grasslands and meadows. With its distinctive short snout, agile movements, and herbivorous diet, this nocturnal creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, while currently facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about its unique behaviors,…

  • Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Short-nosed Harvest Mouse** (*Reithrodontomys megalotis*), a small yet remarkable rodent native to North America’s grasslands and meadows. With its distinctive short snout, agile movements, and herbivorous diet, this nocturnal creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, while currently facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about its unique behaviors,…

  • Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys oaxacus), a small yet agile rodent thriving in the mountainous regions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Known for its remarkable climbing abilities and social behavior, this nocturnal species plays a crucial ecological role as a seed disperser while facing significant threats due to habitat loss and…

  • Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Oaxacan Highlands Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys oaxacus), a small yet agile rodent thriving in the mountainous regions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Known for its remarkable climbing abilities and social behavior, this nocturnal species plays a crucial ecological role as a seed disperser while facing significant threats due to habitat loss and…

  • Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Short-nosed Harvest Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Short-nosed Harvest Mouse** (*Reithrodontomys megalotis*), a small yet remarkable rodent native to North America’s grasslands and meadows. With its distinctive short snout, agile movements, and herbivorous diet, this nocturnal creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, while currently facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about its unique behaviors,…

  • Yucatan Deermouse

    Yucatan Deermouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Yucatan Deermouse**, a small rodent thriving in the lush tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula. With its agile movements and unique vocalizations, this vulnerable species plays a vital role in its ecosystem through seed dispersal and as a prey source for various predators. Learn more about its habitat, behavior,…

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    Craspedocephalus puniceus

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    Craspedocephalus gramineus

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