21/09/2026
Hazel dormice are hard to spot – not only do they only come out at night, but they are also only found in very few places in the UK.
Hazel dormice hibernate over the winter, but if food is scarce outside of hibernation season, they can save energy by dropping their body temperature and going into a state of 'torpor'. In fact, dormice can spend nearly three-quarters of the year 'asleep' in some form – and are known to snore!