This species is the most abundant small rodent of the region, and in autumn, often enters human dwellings. The omnivorous deer mouse uses its sharp incisors to gnaw through the hard coats and seeds ...

Deer mice are primarily nocturnal omnivores (i.e. they'll eat meat and plants). It's important to identify this species.

The average size of an adult is 176 mm (6.9 in) in total length and 21 g (0.7 oz) in weight. This species is not as widespread as the deer mouse, and occurs throughout much of the eastern two-thirds ...

Not many people appreciate mice. And I’ll be the first to step forward to say that some of their habits are not endearing.

Other mouse species sometimes used in laboratory research include two American species, the white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) and the North American deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus).