RANGE: Central
and southern parts
of the Eastern United
States
FOOD: Omnivorous
- seeds, fruit, mushrooms,
insects, small animals
PREDATORS: Many
birds, especially the screech
owl and barred owl;
many mammals; some species
of snake
HABITAT: Woods,
brushy areas, open
grassy spaces. Nests in
stumps, logs, buildings, old
nests
Photo: L. L.
Master
DESCRIPTION
Even
though there are more white-footed mice
in eastern forests than any other
mammal, it often doesn’t seem that
way. That is because they are
nocturnal, shy, and have excellent
camouflage.
When
winter comes and temperatures drop,
they often move into people’s
houses.
Central
and southern
