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In Case You Didn't Know ...
Jumping mice can easily be distinguished from all other mice in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by their long hind legs, large hind feet, and tail that is considerably longer than the body. In addition, the deep orange or yellow upper incisors are deeply grooved on their anterior surface.
Taxon References for Dipodidae
Linzey, D. W. 1995. Mammals of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company, Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia.
Nichols, Becky. 2007. Personal communication, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Rock, Janet. 2005. Personal communication, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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