SUPER SURPRISE
THURSDAY# 20
Tiny is great way to describe today’s Super Surprise Thursday animal! Do you have your night vision goggles out? Are you ready to go walking in a field? Be careful because this little mammal might be right under your feet!
MEET THE NORTHERN PYGMY MOUSE!
Range/Habitat: Southern United States-Central Mexico/grasslands-fields
Diet: Herbivore: plants, seeds
Length/Weight: 2-2 ½”/ 7-10 grams
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
- The Northern Pygmy Mouse is the smallest rodent in North America.
- They are about the size of a chicken egg.
- Northern Pygmy mice are nocturnal (active at night).
- They burrow under logs and plants.
- They are active all year long.
- Female Northern Pygmy mice can become pregnant at the age of 60 days.
These tiny little rodents sure are cute. Do you think it would be hard to spot one in the wild? We do! That’s why we bring them to you!
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