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MammalLCLeast Concern

Edible Dormouse

Glis glis

About

Introduced to Britain in 1902 and established around the Chilterns. Much larger than the hazel dormouse, it emerges noisily at night and hibernates deeply in winter, potentially living up to 13 years.

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Quick Facts

Category
Mammal
Latin name
Glis glis
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.