Short communication, Note
Nestboxes, captive breeding and re-introduction of the common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) in England
Douglas E. Woods
; Duchally, Sheldon Place, Silver Street, Cheddar BS27 3LE, Somerset, UK
Abstract
The use of nestboxes by British dormice is described. Young weighing less than 15g in October are taken into captivity and used to provide captive-bred stock for reintroductions to suitable areas where the dormice have become extinct in recent times. Husbandry of captive animals and methods for release into the wild are described.
Keywords
Muscardinus avellanarius; captive breeding; re-introduction; England
Hrčak ID:
232234
URI
Publication date:
30.6.1997.
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