Dormouse Ecology
| The Hazel dormouse is shy, secretive and nocturnal, so you are not very likely to see one. But due to work done by Elizabeth Hurrell, Doug Woods, Pat Morris and Paul Bright, to name but a few, quite a lot is now known about this elusive animal. Follow the links to explore the biology and ecology of dormice. If you would prefer a book we would heartily recommend: |
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Pat Morris’s book Dormice which is available at: nhbs Environment Bookstore |
Extremely elusive and increasingly rare, the hazel dormouse is unlike other rodents, being long-lived and highlyspecialised in its ability to hibernate….. PTES Dormouse factsheet
