The average size of an adult is 176 mm (6.9 in) in total length and 21 g (0.7 oz) in weight. This species is not as widespread as the deer mouse, and occurs throughout much of the eastern two-thirds ...

Here's what you need to know about hantavirus, the rodent-borne pathogen blamed for the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome has killed at least 34 ...