Critter Science

The White-Footed Mouse

19 March, 2026
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Rodent Facts

The white-footed mouse, aka woodmouse (although that is an erroneous common name), is closely related to deer mice. Being so abundant and widespread has its challenges. For instance, they are threatened by

Blood Thirsty Ticks. A Real Threat.

23 August, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Parasite Facts

In the U.S. alone, ticks are responsible for spreading potentially-life threatening infectious diseases; some of which can cause not only nausea, chills, and fever, but also neurological problems and even death!