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 * The deer mouse**. It is found in California to Mexico, they range on living in deserts to forests and mountains. It is very small about 3-4 inches, same as its tail. It mainly eats larvae and insects in spring. Its predator is usually birds, it is known to be hunted by owls. They usually live up to five years. Their gestation period is 22 to 25 days long. They do not hibernate through the winter.===