Woodland dormouse

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The woodland dormouse (Graphiurus murinus) is a species of rodent in the Gliridae family. It is endemic to (lives only in) South Africa. It is also known as the African dwarf dormouse, the African pygmy dormouse or the Micro squirrel.[1] They are sometimes kept as pets, but they are harder to look after than other pet rodents.[2]

Woodland dormouse
Graphiurus murinus Plzen zoo 02.2011.jpg
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Graphiurus murinus
(Desmarest, 1822)

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and rivers.

References

  1. A complete guide to the African Pygmy Dormouse http://www.geocities.com/pygmydormouse/index.htm Archived 2009-10-22 at the Wayback Machine
  2. African pygmy dormouse care at Crittery http://www.crittery.co.uk/dormice.php Archived 2011-02-16 at the Wayback Machine