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Preble's meadow jumping mouse
Up one levelPreble's Meadow Jumping Mouse
The Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) is a shy, tiny rodent with a body approximately three inches long, and a roughly six-inch long tail. This species has large hind feet, long hind legs, and is capable of impressive athletic feats. Using its long tail as a rudder, a Preble's meadow jumping mouse can launch itself 18 inches into the air and switch direction mid-flight. It can travel three feet in a single jump, and can also swim.
The Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse: science supports continuing protection
The Preble's meadow jumping mouse has been protected under the Endangered Species Act since 1998. Despite politically-motivated attempts to cast doubt on the mouse's status, science has and continues to support protecting the Preble's meadow jumping mouse and its streamside habitat. This briefing provides the background on the current attempts to attack the status of this imperiled species.