Creature
Hazel dormouse
Mammal
A tiny, golden-furred rodent that lives in hedgerows and woodland edges.
💡 Fun Facts
- They spend up to seven months of the year hibernating in a woven nest.
- They are agile climbers and rarely come down to the ground.
- They fatten up on hazelnuts and berries in autumn to survive the winter.
📅 Through the Year
- Hibernation:November to April
- Active:May to October