What is the appearance of the highland deer mice and the lowland deer mice?
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Highland deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) typically have a light brown or grayish-brown fur on their backs, with a lighter cream or white underbelly. They often have large ears and long tails, which are usually bi-colored (darker on top and lighter underneath). Show more…
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