Dormice by Pat Morris is one of the latest in the British Natural History publications from Whittet Books. This second edition publication gives a fascinating insight into our much loved native hazel dormouse and its very much less popular cousin, the edible dormouse. The author, Dr Pat Morris was the senior lecturer in zoology at Royal Holoway, University of London … [Read more...] about Book review: Dormice
Dormouse
The Great Nut Hunt
The third Great Nut Hunt, recording Dormice in the British Isles, is to be launched by The People's Trust for Endangered Species and Natural England. Hazel nuts are a favourite food of the dormouse and can be found growing in our old hedgerows and woodland. As a Dormouse gnaws through into the green hazel nuts, they leave behind very distinctive toothmarks. These … [Read more...] about The Great Nut Hunt