Hazel Dormouse
The Hazel Dormouse is a small species of rodent native to Europe. It is a nocturnal and arboreal animal that forages for a variety of nuts, fruits, and insects.
The Hazel Dormouse is known for its long, bushy tail. The Hazel Dormouse is a threatened species, with its numbers declining due to habitat loss and habitat fragmentation.
Hazel Dormouse
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2 - 3 inches
(5 - 8 cm)
Average Weight
0.5 - 1 oz
(14 - 28 g)
Average Life Span
3 - 4 years
Gestation Period
22 - 25 days
Did You Know?
The Hazel Dormouse is a tiny, nocturnal rodent native to Europe and Asia.
They are known for their very long hibernation period, which can last up to seven months.
The Hazel Dormouse builds intricate nests out of leaves and bark, often in dense hedges or brambles.
Their diet consists mainly of berries, nuts, flowers, and insects.
They have a prehensile tail, which they use to grip branches as they move through trees.
The Hazel Dormouse is an indicator species for woodland health.
They are very shy and rarely seen, spending most of their time in the canopy of trees.
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