Forest Dormouse
Dryomys laniger
Dryomys niethammeri
Dryomys nitedula
Dryomys is a genus of dormouse found throughout much of Eurasia, known collectively as the forest dormice. They generally occur in forests or thickets.
Head and body is 8–13 cm (3.1–5.1 in), and tail length is 6–11 cm (2.4–4.3 in). The animals weigh 18–36 g (0.63–1.3 oz).
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