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grasshop·per mouse
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grasshopper mousenoun
insectivorous mouse of western North America
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Grasshopper mouse
Grasshopper mice are rodents of the genus Onychomys, occurring in North America. They feed on insects and other arthropods.
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grasshopper mouse
A grasshopper mouse is a rodent species belonging to the family Muridae, predominantly found in North America. Unlike other species of mice which are typically herbivores, grasshopper mice are unique due to their primarily carnivorous diet, consuming insects, small mammals, and even scorpions and snakes. They are also known for their unusual howl-like cry, establishing their territory, akin to a miniature wolf. The majority of grasshopper mice species belong to the genus Onychomys.
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Grasshopper mouse
The genus Onychomys contains species commonly referred to as grasshopper mice. The three species in this genus of New World mice are only distantly related to the common house mouse, Mus musculus. They are endemic to the United States and Mexico. The southern grasshopper mouse is around 3.5 to 5.0 in long in body, and its tail is generally 1.0 to 2.5 in long. Its behavior is rather distinct from other mice. It is a carnivorous rodent, dining on insects, worms, scorpions, snakes, and even other mice. It also stalks its prey in the manner of a cat, sneaking up quietly, and defends its territory by "howling" like a small wolf. The grasshopper mouse is known to be immune to various venoms released by its prey. Grasshopper mice tend to have low population densities. They are either alone or in pairs, one male with one female. Very territorial, their average territory size may equal their home range size of about 28 acres. Their aggressive nature extends beyond their hunting habits, and when held in captivity with other mice, they will often kill and eat those other mice.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of grasshopper mouse in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of grasshopper mouse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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