The Cotton Mouse is a large-footed, dark brown Peromyscus of southeastern swamp forests and bottomland habitats that swims readily and frequently occupies flooded areas other mice avoid. It is larger and darker than the white-footed mouse with which it commonly co-occurs. Cotton mice are generalist omnivores that cache seeds in hollow logs and tree cavities.
Best time to see a Cotton Mouse
The best time to see a Cotton Mouse is February–May, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 201 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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