Natural History and Taxonomy of the Plains Pocket Mouse

Author

Kent M. Reed, Fort Hays State University

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/HFXH7551

Date of Award

Fall 1985

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biology

Advisor

Jerry R. Choate

Abstract

The plains pocket mouse (Perognathus flavescens) is one of the most abundant species of mammal in agriculturally disturbed areas of the Sandsage Prairie of southwestern Kansas. Plains pocket mice are active above ground from early spring until late autumn. Breeding occurs from late spring through early summer, and litters consist of as many as seven young. Foods consist primarily of seeds, and large seeds are stored for consumption in winter. Two types of burrows constructed are shallow tunnels (used primarily for escape) and deep tunnels (in which the mice live).

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Recommended Citation

Reed, Kent M., "Natural History and Taxonomy of the Plains Pocket Mouse" (1985). Master's Theses. 1961.
DOI: 10.58809/HFXH7551
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1961

Rights

© 1985 Kent M. Reed