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  1. cotton mouse, Peromyscus gossypinusnoun

    large dark mouse of southeastern United States

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  1. Cotton mouse

    The cotton mouse (Peromyscus gossypinus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae found in the woodlands of the US South.

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  1. cotton mouse

    A cotton mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae, scientifically known as Peromyscus gossypinus. It is primarily found in the southeastern United States, including areas along the coast and offshore islands. They are generally nocturnal and tend to live in woodland habitats. Cotton mice are known for their brown or grayish-brown fur with a lighter colored underbelly, resembling the color of cotton, hence their name.

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  1. Cotton mouse

    The cotton mouse is a species of rodents in the family Cricetidae. It is found in the woodlands of the Southeastern United States. Adults are about 7-8 in long, and have an appearance very similar to the white-footed mouse. The cotton mouse is larger in size and has a longer skull and hind feet. They have dark brown bodies and white feet and bellies. The name is because they often use cotton for nest construction, discovered by Le Conte. Cotton mice are omnivorous, and eat seeds and insects. Breeding may occur throughout the year, and usually occurs in early spring and fall. They may have four litters a year of up to seven young, which are helpless and naked at birth. Cotton mice are weaned from their mother at 20–25 days, and become sexually mature around two months. Lifespans are four to five months, with a rare few living to one year. They are preyed upon by owls, snakes, weasels, and bobcats. One subspecies, the Chadwick Beach cotton mouse was last seen in 1938 and is now presumed extinct.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cotton mouse in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cotton mouse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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