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How and why hazel dormice hibernate

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Hibernation strategy There are three main strategies that animals use to help them get through the winter months. They migrate and move away from harsh weather; they adapt by growing …

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Detecting dormice in Bulgaria

In the fields and forests of Bulgaria, Nedko Nedyalkov and his team have been avidly looking for evidence of Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse over the past year. This mouse-tailed dormouse is …

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Press release: New report reveals Britain’s hazel dormice have declined by over 50% since 2000

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Loss of quality woodland habitat is a major factor and woodland management is critical to halting the decline of this charismatic species Today [Wednesday 20th November 2019] a new report …

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Free Wildlife Assessment Checker Tool for homeowners

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What is the ‘Wildlife Assessment Check’ tool? Whether a development site is in a rural or urban area, it’s vital that wildlife and habitat value are considered to avoid habitat …

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Dormouse reintroduction update Sept 2018

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Mixed news for reintroduced dormice This weekend saw the second check for the dormice that were reintroduced into a Warwickshire woodland this summer. The great news is 27 adults plus …

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How and why hazel dormice hibernate

Detecting dormice in Bulgaria

Press release: New report reveals Britain’s hazel dormice have declined by over 50% since 2000

Free Wildlife Assessment Checker Tool for homeowners

Dormouse reintroduction update Sept 2018