THE BEAST WITH A MASK AND A FLUFFY TAIL: All About the Edible Dormouse

Have you ever seen a rodent that resembles a miniature squirrel, yet is a true predator? Meet the Garden Dormouse (or Hazel Dormouse)! Why 'Eared' and why 'Dormouse'? It has truly large, sensitive ears that help it hunt in the dark. And it was named 'Dormouse' for its habit of falling into winter hibernation – these are real sleepyheads that can sleep for up to 7 months a year! Appearance: Black mask on its muzzle Quite thick fur A tiny creature! Body length up to 15 cm, weighs about 80 g The Garden Dormouse is a predator. Of course, it eats nuts and fruits, but its favorite dishes are insects, snails, and sometimes lizards and small rodents! #RedBook@minpriroda_belarus