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The cotton mouse (Peromyscus gossypinus) is a species of rodents in the family Cricetidae. It is found in the woodlands of the Southeastern United States. Adults are about 7-8 in long, and have an appearance very similar to the white-footed mouse. The cotton mouse is larger in size and has a longer skull and hind feet. They have dark brown bodies and white feet and bellies. The name is because they often use cotton for nest construction,...

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