The woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis) is a species of jumping mouse found in North America. It can jump up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) using its extremely strong feet and long tail.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eastern Woodland Jumping Mouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Zapodidae
- Genus
- Napaeozapus
- Species
- Napaeozapus insignis
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