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Wildlife Reports => Southern Ontario Wildlife => Topic started by: cairnstone on November 09, 2014, 08:19:54 AM

Title: Which mouse?
Post by: cairnstone on November 09, 2014, 08:19:54 AM

I have always had these tiny mice around my backyard. I see them on the ground and in the trees. I can't seem to figure out exactly what they are called.

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Title: Re: Which mouse?
Post by: JW Mills on November 09, 2014, 08:46:14 AM

I'm guessing Deer Mouse.

Title: Re: Which mouse?
Post by: cairnstone on November 09, 2014, 04:03:28 PM

Thanks for the reply. I always assumed from what I read that Deer Mice were around 10cm long excluding tail. These are nowhere near that size, much smaller.

Title: Re: Which mouse?
Post by: Dr. John on November 10, 2014, 12:33:30 PM

From the appearance and size, I'd say house mouse. The underside and feet of deer mice are generally whiter.

Title: Re: Which mouse?
Post by: Reuven_M on November 10, 2014, 07:05:17 PM

House mouse based on the unfurred tail.

Title: Re: Which mouse?
Post by: cairnstone on November 11, 2014, 08:29:21 AM

Thanks for the replies.