White Fooiin) Mouse Pfioinyscus maniculatus maniculatus 



increase. Recent reports show a rather rapid spread 

 and there are at least five colonies of Beavers in the 

 State at the present time. 



Deer Mouse: White Footed Mouse 



Pcromysciis maniculatus manuiilatus 



The deer mouse or white footed mouse, is one 

 of the commonest and gentlest of wild creatures to be 

 found in this commonwealth. One can see it at most 

 any season in the woods and around barns and brush 

 heaps. 



Is is undoubtedly the most beautiful of all our 

 native mice, being grayish brown above and almost 

 pure white beneath. It is larger than the house mouse 

 and has a long pointed nose. The ears are large, hairy, 

 and prominent. The large eyes and long whiskers make 

 its face attractive. As a rule, it may be handled with 

 impunity and within a few days it becomes as tame as 

 white mice. 



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