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D is for Dormouse
D is for Dormouse
what a shy beast is he
He lives in a nest
at the foot of a tree.
Some say he is lazy
(he sleeps all the day)
Others he's crazy
(hibernates his life away)
But I think he's canny
and smarter than many.
If you work in the night
(what you do out of sight)
If you sleep in the day
(keeping out of the way)
If you never miss out
on an afternoon nap
What are the chances
of a nasty mishap?
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Fun Facts about [Animal]
Dormice are small, furry rodents found across parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. The hazel dormouse is the only dormouse species native to Britain, where it is particularly associated with woodland, hedgerows and dense vegetation.
Dormice are mostly nocturnal, spending much of their time climbing through trees and shrubs in search of food. Their diet includes nuts, berries, flowers and insects, and their furry tails help them balance as they move through branches.
Dormice are famous for their long periods of sleep during the colder months. They hibernate through winter, often curling up in nests close to the ground where they can remain safely hidden until spring.
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