Hazel dormouse

Also known as Muscardinus avellanarius, Common dormouse

species of mammal

AI overview

The hazel dormouse is a small mammal species found in Europe that is known for its tiny size and nocturnal habits. It matters because it serves as an indicator of healthy woodland ecosystems and is protected in many countries due to declining populations caused by habitat loss.

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Species

Least Concern

Maximum longevity: 5.3 years (captivity) Observations: Maximum known lifespan in the wild is 4 years (Ronald Nowak 1999). It has been reported that these animals live up to 6 years in captivity (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/longevityrecords), which is possible but unverified. Record longevity in captivity is 5.3 years (Richard Weigl 2005).

via IUCN

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Encyclopedic overview

The hazel dormouse or common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is a small dormouse species native to Europe and the only living species in the genus Muscardinus.

Distribution and habitat

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Hazel dormouse” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.