Range Map provided by The International Union for Conservation of Nature Management Activities that Benefit Species – Best Management Practices (BMPs)Īs olive-backed pocket mice prefer open habitats with sparse, short vegetation and moderate amounts of bare ground, grazing is beneficial especially in ways that increase diversity of grasses, forbs and shrubs producing high numbers of seeds. In addition, olive-backed pocket mice are known to feed on early successional grass and forb species that colonize disturbed sites including knotweed, Russian thistle, pigweed and foxtail grass, and are often found along roadsides and edge of field in row crops. Found in greater abundance on sandier soils with high sedge cover. Loose sand or sandy loam soils are preferred by olive-backed pocket mice as they are active burrowers, sleeping, sheltering and birthing in burrows between 1 ft-6 ft/30 cm-2 m below ground. Commonly associated with sites with sedge, blue gramma and wheat grass. Sparse, low stature vegetation (<4 ft/1.2 m) with 10-30% bare ground allows for easy movement for foraging and escaping danger. Sites with low densities of shrubs (<30%), provide cover from raptors and predators. Olive-backed pocket mice are found in the northern Great Plains and Wyoming Basin in arid and semi-arid sandhill grasslands and shrublands, as well as floodplains with scattered cottonwoods (in southwestern North Dakota).
Like other pocket mouse species, they are well adapted for water conservation and require little free water to drink, obtaining water from their food. Interesting FactĮxternal cheek pouches of olive-backed pocket mice, like other pocket mice are fur-lined and are used to collect and transport large quantities of seeds. Pocket mice generally have low capture probability in small mammal surveys leading to a lack in understanding of their biology, abundance and population trends. From mid-October to April, olive-backed pocket mice are thought to alternate periods of torpor (lowering their body temperature to conserve energy) and activity, feeding on food stored in their burrows. These mice spend much of the day in the burrow and become active above ground only at night. Widely distributed in arid short/mixed grass prairies from southern Canada, south to the Dakotas to the eastern plains of Colorado.
Olive-backed pocket mice are nocturnal and move with a hopping style. They may also consume green vegetation and insects in early summer. Pocket mice collect seeds in cheek pouches to store underground in their burrows or on the soil surface. Fur is generally olive-gray fur on their back, white belly and a yellowish-buff line down their sides, and small patches of light-yellow fur behind each ear. Control and monitor your computer all from the comfort and convenience of your iPhone/ iPad/ iPod Touch.The olive-backed pocket mouse is a small rodent about the size of a house mouse, 6 in/15 cm (including tail), with a relatively long tail and small ears. With Pocket Mouse you can actually view your Mac/PC desktop in the palm of your hand for easy, intuitive control in a smooth, highly responsive interface.
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