Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Deer Mouse vs Western Harvest Mouse

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Deer Mouse

Deer Mouse

0.22 m

Human

1.75 m

Western Harvest Mouse

Western Harvest Mouse

0.14 m

Deer MouseWestern Harvest Mouse
Weight15–32 g8–15 g
Length12–22 cm11–14 cm
Top Speed13 km/h–
Lifespan0.5–8 yrs0.5–1.5 yrs
Gestation23 days23 days
Offspring3–8 2–9
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Grassland, Woodland, Mountain, Desert, Taiga, Farmland, UrbanGrassland, Farmland, Wetland, Desert, Woodland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia