Forest dormouse

1.

Forest
dormouse
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2.

Who is the forest
dormouse?
•The forest dormouse is
a small rodent similar
to a squirrel, it is one
of the oldest rodents in
the world.

3.

Why is it called
that?
Forest dormouse got their
name because they have
been dormant for a very
long time. Although they
generally like to sleep.

4.

What do they look like?
•In fact, their coloration depends on the region where
they live. Their tail is the same length as the body
(about 20 cm). There are 5 toes on the hind feet and 4
on the front.

5.

Сolors

6.

• Forest dormouse live in
the forest zones of
Central Asia,
Kazakhstan and
European countries,
northern Africa, China
and Japan.

7.

How do they live
and what do they
eat?
• Forest dormouse can equip their own
home. Mostly these are abandoned
bird nests or hollow trees.
• Dormouse feed mainly on plant foods,
but sometimes dilute their diet with
insects.

8.

• The most interesting thing is
that you can have a forest
dormouse at home like a mouse
or a squirrel.
• Forest dormice are very attached
to the owner, so they will love
you very much