Dormouse

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Animal Category

Dormice belong to the group of animals called rodents, like mice and squirrels.

At the zoo, the dormouse was in the rodent exhibit.

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Sleeping 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.

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Not 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.