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As a whole the female jumping mouse is slightly larger, and heavier than the male, but their weight varies quite a bit depending on the season. Their weight during summer seasons can range from 11.15 grams to 24. 8 grams, with an average at about 16 to 19 grams. Just prior to hibernation, jumping mice can obtain a weight of 35 grams or larger. [5]
Aestivation (Latin: aestas (summer); also spelled estivation in American English) is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. [ 1 ]
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is a murid rodent native to Europe and northwestern Africa. It is closely related to the yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) but differs in that it has no band of yellow fur around the neck, has slightly smaller ears, and is usually slightly smaller overall: around 90 mm (3.54 in) in length and 23 g in weight. [2]
The mating season occurs in May, with gestation about 29 days to three to six pink-skinned and hairless young. The eyes open about the 26th day, weaning occurs about the 30th day, and by the 34th the young look like adults. The mating season for the woodland jumping mouse starts at the beginning of summer (May) and ends at the end of summer ...
The yellow-necked mouse is active all year round and does not hibernate. Sometimes several mice will huddle together during the winter to preserve heat. [ 7 ] It is an excellent climber and scrambles around in trees and bushes.
May is the beginning of the state’s high tick season, a University of Kentucky entomologist said.
According to Price, that could be a south-facing slope in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, for example. The foundations of old homes can also be attractive places for a snake looking to pass the winter.
These Kentucky locations rank nationally for summer solstice views. What to know. When does summer begin? 3 Kentucky areas make list for best summer solstice sunrise spots