Adults are 90–100 mm (3.5–3.9 in) in length, not counting the tail, which can add another 63–97 mm (2.5–3.8 in). A young adult weighs 20–30 g (0.7–1.1 oz). While their maximum lifespan is 96 months, the mean life … See more

Like the North American deer mouse, this species may carry hantaviruses, which can cause severe illness in humans. It has also been found to be a competent reservoir for the Lyme disease–causing spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. The white-footed mouse … See more

Native populations of P. leucopus in New York city are isolated by dense human infrastructure and are largely confined to small urban forest islands such as Prospect Park and Central Park. The limited gene flow caused by human activities and … See more

White-footed mice are omnivorous, and eat seeds and insects. They are particularly voracious predators of the pupal stage of the invasive spongy moth (formerly termed the gypsy moth). They are timid and generally avoid humans, but they occasionally … See more

The white-footed mouse is one of the most common mouse species used as laboratory mice after the house mouse, and their See more

• Monongahela virus See more

• Anderson JF, Johnson RC, Magnarelli LA (1987). "Seasonal prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in natural populations of white-footed mice, … See more