Does a Jumping Mouse actually jump? You bet! Check out the long back legs they have and some more information about these interesting mice:
Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the Jumping Mouse!
Here’s a few more facts about them:
The Jumping Mouse is a true hibernator, so what does that mean? They don’t merely seek shelter and warmth during the winter. Jumping mice hibernate as their body temperatures lower, their heart rates slow down, and they are able to conserve their energy by sleeping through very long periods of time.
Until next time, keep investigating animals! <3 Kate
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Works Consulted:
Burgess, Thornton W. “Danny’s Northern Cousins and Nimbleheels.” The Burgess Animal Book for Children, Dover Publications, 2004, p. 111-114.
“Jumping Mice.” Colorado parks and Wildlife, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, 21 May 2025, https://cpw.state.co.us/species/jumping-mice.