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Hazel Dormouse

Muscardinus avellanarius

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A tiny, nocturnal mammal that hibernates for up to six months in a nest of woven grass. It depends on connected, species-rich woodland and coppice; populations have declined by over 70% since 2000.

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Quick Facts

Category
Mammal
Latin name
Muscardinus avellanarius
IUCN Status
VU — Vulnerable
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Conservation Status: VU

Vulnerable — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.