What is the hazel dormouse?
Q: What is the hazel dormouse?
A: The hazel dormouse is a small rodent that is the only living species in its genus.
Q: How long is the hazel dormouse?
A: The hazel dormouse is 6 to 9 centimetres long with a tail of 5.7 to 7.5 centimetres.
Q: How much does the hazel dormouse weigh?
A: The hazel dormouse weighs 17 to 20 grams, increasing to 30 to 40 grams just before hibernation.
Q: When does the hazel dormouse hibernate?
A: The hazel dormouse hibernates from October to April/May.
Q: Where is the hazel dormouse native to?
A: The hazel dormouse is native to northern Europe and Asia Minor.
Q: What is the British term for the hazel dormouse?
A: In British sources, the hazel dormouse is normally called the dormouse rather than the hazel or common dormouse.
Q: Are there any other species of dormouse in the British Isles?
A: The hazel dormouse is the only dormouse native to the British Isles, although the edible dormouse (Glis glis) was accidentally introduced and now has an established population.
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