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Photo of a Dormouse Nest

Photo: G. Bradley
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Find out more about dormice and all the other British land mammals with
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The hibernation nest of the dormouse is built on the ground or very low down amongst vegetation. It's
tennis ball sized, and usually made from dry grass, leaves and the bark of honeysuckle. The dormouse crawls inside and curls up into a tight ball to sleep.

UK Safari Dormouse Page
Photo of a Hibernating Dormouse
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UK Safari Mammal Section
Mammals
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This book details every species of mammal in Europe and in the seas around it.
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