Deermouse

	Deermouse
	Cat Given Name:	Mouse
	Common Name(s):	Mouse,  Deermouse
	Other Name(s):	None
	Scientific Name(s):	Peromyscus maniculatus
	Physical Description:	The deermouse is a very small rodent with large eyes and ears that make their senses of sight and hearing excellent. They have a wide range of pelt color, but all of them have a white underside and white feet.
	Physical Statistics:	Length: 3 - 4 Inches (8 - 10 Centimeters) Weight: 0.4 - 1.06 Ounces (10 - 30 grams)
	Behavior:	During the day, deermice rest or stay close to their burrows or nests hidden in trees. They forage at night, eating various seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects. They are known to be very good at climbing and tunneling.
	Social Organization:	Deermice are solitary animals whose home territories occasionally overlap. Both males and females care for litters.
	Approval Level*:	None; Deermice are very common and would most likely not cause any major plots IC.
	Kill Difficulty:	Low; These mice rarely come out in the daytime, but once spotted they are easy to sneak up on and have very little ability to defend themselves.
	Hunting Difficulty:	General; Though fast, deermice can be excellent prey for apprentices to practice stalking.
	Food Quality:	Medium; Deermice are a tasty and nutritious treat for cats, though their small size may make them a meal for only one cat.
*Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a species currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that are uncommon or pose a threat of some sort to the cats.