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Dormice are small for rodents, with a body length of between 6 and 19 cm (2.4 and 7.5 in), and weighing between 15 and 200 g (0.53 and 7.1 oz). They are generally mouse-like in appearance, but with furred, rather than scaly, tails. They are largely but not exclusively arboreal animals, and are agile and well adapted to climbing. Most species are nocturnal. Dormice have an excellent sense of hearing, and signal each other with a range of different vocalisations[1].
Dormice are omnivors, typically feeding on fruits, berries, flowers, nuts and insects. Dormice are unique among rodents in that they lack a cecum, a part of the gut used in other species to ferment vegetable matter. Their dental formula is similar to that of squirrels, although they often lack premolars:
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How many garden dormice are left in the world?
The population of garden dormice is declining, but exact numbers are difficult to estimate due to their elusive nature and limited research. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and help increase their populations.
Where do dormice live?
Trees living on woodland edge, overgrown clearings and areas of high range of trees and shrubs. Habitat requires a variety of tree species, particularly those producing berries (hawthorn) or nuts (hazel).
What eats pediastrum?
what eats a Pediasrum
An animal that eats only plants is called an?
herbivore eats plants and carnivore eats meat. omnivore eats both plants and meat.
What word would you describe an animal that can only eats other animals?
an animal that only eats meat is a carnivore, an animal the only eats vegetation is a herbivore and an animal that eats both is called an omnivore :)
Are dormice prey or predator?
dormice is predator
What does a dormouse eat?
Dormice eat nuts and berries as well as flies and bugs. The Garden dormouse is one of the BIGGER dormice. It eats smaller rodents and all the fruits, berries, etc.
What do dormice do?
they eat Muslims
How do hazel trees depend on dormice?
Hazel trees and dormice share a mutualistic relationship. Dormice feed on hazelnuts from hazel trees, helping to disperse the tree's seeds and promote their growth. In return, hazel trees provide a food source and habitat for dormice.
How many dormice are left in the world?
The number is not exact, but one thing is for sure, the population of all species of dormice are decreasing.
What are dormice similar to?
They are similar to mice obviously, and they also look like a rat sometimes. But the dormice are much smaller than the normal mice, and I think they are cuter.
Which British mammals hibernate?
Hedgehogs, Dormice and bats.
Do dormice migrate?
No, they don't migrate. They hibernate in the winter.
How is a dormouse born?
Dormice are born live like almost all mammals. Pregnant dormice make nests of straw and refuse and give birth to large litters of young.
Are there dormice in buckinghamshire?
Yes there are check the NBN databse for records
How many garden dormice are left in the world?
The population of garden dormice is declining, but exact numbers are difficult to estimate due to their elusive nature and limited research. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and help increase their populations.
What kinds of food did Romans eat that you don't eat?
Stuffed Dormice!
