Dormouse
/ˈdɔːrmaʊs/noun
A small, furry, nocturnal rodent that often sleeps during the day.
We spotted a dormouse in the brush while we were hiking.
Often appears as...
- common dormouse
- hazel dormouse
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Pro Tip 1/3Animal Category
Dormice belong to the group of animals called rodents, like mice and squirrels.
At the zoo, the dormouse was in the rodent exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/3Sleeping Habit
Dormice are known for their long periods of sleep, even referenced in some cultures as sleepy.
The character in the story was as sleepy as a dormouse.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a House Mouse
Although 'mouse' is part of its name, a dormouse is not the same as a typical house mouse.
Unlike house mice, dormice have bushy tails and hibernate.
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