Tick Species Clings to Mouse (IMAGE) Indiana University Caption Another tick species clings to the face of a white-footed mouse. The animal was discovered during a tick-collection trip by the lab of IU professor Keith Clay. Credit Photo courtesy the Clay Lab. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.