Dormouse population found in Sussex Uk

[Maz]

Just saw this about a population of Dormice found in East Sussex - they are so cute - and quite an endangered species I think. I don't think I've ever seen one before.

New population of rare hazel dormice found in Lindfield, Sussex

The dormice have been found in Eastern Road nature reserve by volunteers who tracked pawprints.

www.bbc.co.uk

And also this year some have been released into the wild in Leicestershire - some really cute Dormouse photos on this article! They look a bit like hamsters I think but have tails.

Hazel dormice: Rare rodents reintroduced in Leicestershire to boost numbers

The project is part of national efforts to help the endangered species come back from the brink of extinction. Find out more here.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Socks' Mum]

They are very beautiful with their golden coats and large eyes. Having a tail you can use as a duvet must be an advantage. I suppose British soil gets too waterlogged for burrowing unless you are quite large, like a fox or a badger. It's great to hear they have their allies and hopefully will increase in numbers ❤

 

[Socks' Mum]

The articles are delightful. They are true hibernators (makes me feel a bit sleepy) and can be located using their distinctive paw prints and nibble marks on nuts ❤

 

[Maz]

It makes me think of Alice in Wonderland. The only real thing I've heard about a dormouse before (he went to sleep in a teapot didn't he? ).

 

[Socks' Mum]

Yes, I thought of him too. I want to read that part of the book again as I have forgotten exactly what the dormouse said and did ❤

 

[Maz]

Me too! Although I think I only ever read "Through the Looking Glass" and am probably thinking of the Disney film.

 

[Socks' Mum]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dormouse_(Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland_character)
In Lewis Carroll's novel, the dormouse tells Alice a story about a treacle well, but is mostly asleep at other times, although he does defy the Queen of Hearts.

 

[Socks' Mum]

In the Disney movie, the dormouse sings "Twinkle, twinkle little bat"

 

[Socks' Mum]

I've been rereading the Moomin books at bedtime, but I think I must catch up with Alice in Wonderland and watch the film again, sounds perfect for a lazy afternoon

 

[Tulsi]

Oh my God I love the moomin books!

 

[hamster lover 123]

Aww these hazel dormice are so cute I really like the story of Alice in Wonderland

 

[Socks' Mum]

Oh my God I love the moomin books!

They are wonderful ❤

 

[Maz]

Not something I know about I'm curious now.

 

[Socks' Mum]

Oh, you must read the Moomin Books. They are as wonderful for adults as they are for children. I read Moomin Mid Summer Madness first and then went back to the start of the books and read and reread them.The illustrations are lovely.

 

[Maz]

I wonder how I missed them - I used to be a big reader when younger.

 

[Socks' Mum]

They are Norwegian and have been translated. I'm not sure when they became well known in the UK. I enjoy her other books too.