The large hind limbs, bright colors, and long, tapered, white-tipped tail identify the woodland jumping mouse. The 115-160 mm (4.5-6.3 in), sparsely-haired tail, grayish brown above, and white below ...

The meadow jumping mouse has hind legs much longer than ... tends to disorient predators that hunt by sight. Short hops of 2.5-15 cm (1-6 in) are the normal means of travel. The long tail serves as a ...