Pacific Jumping Mice are remarkably quick and unpredictable. They push off with both hind feet and land on both forefeet, apparently using the tail for balance--a Mouse who had lost its tail somersaulted trying to land. Learn more about the Zapus trinotatus, more commonly known as a Pacific Jumping Mouse, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

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pacific jumping mouse, smithsonian, zapus trinotatus

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional