Deer Mice, by Jack

All About Deer Mice

by Jack

         Deer mice have some cool features. They are 3-4 inches long, and their tail is 5-15 centimeters long. They weigh 18-35 grams. Deer mice are grayish to reddish brown  with a white belly that makes it look like deer fur.

         Deer mice eat some interesting things. Some examples are nuts, seeds, and berries in the wintertime they also eat some insects.

         Deer mice live in lots of places. They live in forests, deserts, prairies, and even homes.

         Deer mice have some interesting behaviors. If a group of deer mice get into your home they will eat your stored food and damage your furniture.They also sometimes carry a deadly disease called hantavirus in their droppings. During the wintertime they sometimes huddle up in a cozy group to stay warm.

         Deer mice have lots of predators. some of them are foxes, weasels, hawks, owls,and snakes.

         Deer mice are very interesting creatures.