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Dormice thrive at National Trust’s Killerton estate
Dormice are thriving at the National Trust’s Killerton estate.
These small mammals usually weigh between 20g and 40g.
The trust hopes they will gain enough weight to begin hibernating in the coming weeks and survive the winter.
Warmer weather can wake dormice, while wet springs can make it harder for them to find food when they do.
A resilient habitat with shelter, scrub and plenty to eat helps them cope with these conditions.
Bramble provides flowers, berries, cover and nesting places for the animals.
Dormice are thriving at the National Trust’s Killerton estate, according to the story.
The trust hopes they will gain enough weight to begin hibernating in the coming weeks.
The mammals typically weigh between 20g and 40g.
Senior ranger Fi Hailstone said shelter, scrub and food help create a resilient ecosystem for dormice.
- Who
- Dormice at the National Trust’s Killerton estate.
- What
- The dormice are thriving, and the trust hopes they will gain enough weight to hibernate.
- When
- The trust hopes they will begin hibernating in the coming weeks.
- Where
- Killerton estate. The article does not state its location.
- Why
- Shelter, scrub and food support a resilient ecosystem for dormice; warmer weather and wet springs can affect their activity and foraging.
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- Typical weight
- 20g to 40g
- Expected hibernation
- In the coming weeks
- Estate
- Killerton
- Shelter and food
- Bramble provides flowers, berries and protective cover
What people are saying
But bramble is the life source, really. It has flowers in the spring, it has berries on it.
It's also protective in terms of cover from other predators, so it's a really great place for them to nest.