Original scientific paper
A review of the fat domouse (Glis glis) in Britain
Pat A. Morris
; School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 OEX, U.K.
Abstract
The fat dormouse (Glis glis) was introduced to Britain in 1902. The species is still confined to a relatively restricted area. Its legal status is confused, being both legally protected, but at the same time an alien species and significant pest. Licences may be granted to trap Glis, but they may not then be released into the wild because they are not a native species in Britain. The total British population is unlikely to be less than 10,000. Nobody seems to be regularly monitoring Glis in Britain, but some small studies have now begun aimed at understanding more about population density, movements and potential ways of controlling this animal.
Keywords
Glis glis; Britain; ecology; monitoring
Hrčak ID:
232231
URI
Publication date:
30.6.1997.
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