- Dormouse - Wikipedia
A dormouse is a rodent of the family Gliridae (this family is also variously called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by different taxonomists) Dormice are nocturnal animals found in Africa, Asia, and Europe
- 10 Facts About Dormice - Treehugger
These exceedingly tiny and notoriously sleepy rodents are not technically mice Dormice—perhaps best known for the dormouse cameo in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and the subsequent film
- Dormouse, Identify It, Habitat, Behavior, Diet, a Guide, Images
Dormouse is a rodent of the family Gliridae A small nocturnal animal, well known for long periods of hibernation that can last up to 183 days The name dormouse comes from the word “dormeus,” which translates to “sleepy one” Dormice belong to the same suborder of rodents as squirrels and beavers
- Dormouse - Species, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Predators, Pictures
Dormice are small to medium-sized mammals that superficially resemble mice but belong to a separate rodent family called Gliridae (also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae) They have large eyes, rounded ears, and, unlike mice, a very bushy or hairy tail
- Dormouse | Rodent Behavior Adaptations | Britannica
dormouse, (family Myoxidae), any of 27 species of small-bodied Eurasian, Japanese, and African rodents The largest, weighing up to 180 grams (6 3 ounces), is the fat, or edible, dormouse (Glis glis) of Europe and the Middle East, with a body up to 19 cm (7 5 inches) long and a shorter tail up to 15 cm
- Dormouse - New World Encyclopedia
Dormouse is the common name for any rodent of the family Gliridae (also known as Myoxidae or Muscardinidae), characterized by a generally squirrel - or chipmunk -like appearance, large eyes, short and curved claws, and in most species a bushy and long tail Some species have thin and naked tails, such as the mouse -tailed dormice (genus Myomimus)
- Dormouse Animal Facts - Gliridae - A-Z Animals
A dormouse is known for its lifestyle of hibernation, but it's also an active and incredibly athletic creature Learn more about the dormouse
- Dormouse: Characteristics, Diet, Facts More [Fact Sheet]
The dormouse, a small rodent known for its endearing appearance and unique hibernation habits, is a creature of fascination in the world of wildlife Belonging to the family Gliridae, dormice are spread across Europe, Africa, and Asia, occupying a variety of forest habitats
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