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Dormice
Are dormice prey or predator?
Dormice live at low densities, even in ideal habitat and are not generally predated. They will however be eaten by owls, weasels, grey squirrels and c...
Where do doormice live?
Dormice are nocturnal animals found in Africa, Asia, and Europe, and are particularly known for their long periods of hibernation. Do dormice live in ...
Where does a dormouse live?
General Ecology: The dormouse is a strictly nocturnal species found in deciduous woodland and overgrown hedgerows. It spends most of its time climbing...
Why do dormice hibernate in winter?
Dormice hibernate on the ground. This is because the temperature is likely to be more stable and they need to stay cold to keep them in hibernation. H...
What do doormouses eat?
The average healthy dormouse weighs around 20g, but they can be as heavy as 35g just before hibernation. Dormice eat the flowers from oak, hawthorn, s...
How long do dormice live for?
They can live up to five years, which is a long time for a small rodent. Dormice prefer the new growth that appears after traditional woodland managem...
What eats dormice?
Dormice live at low densities, even in ideal habitat and are not generally predated. They will however be eaten by owls, weasels, grey squirrels and c...
How many garden dormice are left in the world?
How common are dormice?Are dormouse endangered in UK?Why are dormice declining?How fast can a dormouse run?Are dormice mice?Do dormice live in garden...
What kingdom does the dormouse belong?
What kind of animal is a dormouse?Is the dormouse a mouse?Is a dormouse a squirrel?How do you identify a dormouse?Are dormouse protected in the UK?Do...