THE MOLE MOUSE 



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dubon and Bachman as the MISSOURI MOUSE, and often 

 called the MOLE MOUSE, is mentioned in order to caution 

 Western observers against confusing it with the preceding 



MOLE MOUSE. 



species. In some respects it strongly resembles the white- 

 footed mouse, being all white underneath, including its legs. 

 It can readily be distinguished by its large fore claws and 

 its short, stumpy tail, which is only about one-third as long 

 as the head and body. Its upper surface is brownish gray. 

 Its fur is very fine and soft, and hence it is sometimes called 

 the Mole Mouse. Its length, head and body, is 4J^ inches; 

 tail, 1% inches. 



