Hazel Dormouse

Hazel Dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) are known for their habits of dormancy, hibernating for much of the winter and sleeping for long periods during other times of cold, wet weather. They spend most of their waking, nocturnal lives in the treetops, only visiting the forest floor to sleep, nest in the spring and give birth in the summer. Dormice are becoming rare and in danger of extinction in all but the most southern counties of England and Wales, mainly due to the loss of their forested habitat. Visit portfolio page to learn more.

The Dormouse was also made famous for his sleepy nature in Lewis Carrol’s “Alice in Wonderland”. Between falling asleep in the butter he stated “You might just as well say, that “I breathe when I sleep” is the same thing as “I sleep when I breathe”!

This accurately rendered celtic dormouse illustration is available on a variety of products, from fine art prints to everyday essentials, including, cards, journals, mugs, pillows, phone cases, t-shirts & hoodies, cutting boards & other home goods and tech accessories. Bringing the mandalas of nature to your home and providing unique natural science illustration gifts, while helping to protect the environment. Museum quality prints of this cute small mammal illustration are available framed or unframed in a range of sizes and styles.

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