Muscardinus avellanarius, common dormouse
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Muscardinus avellanarius, common dormouse
Detail from plate 136 Dormouse. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 3, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)
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1800 1874 Behaviour Common Dormouse Eating Epitheria Eutheria Feeding Foraging Jardine Mammalia Mouse Muroidea Common Dormouse Gliridae Hazel Dormouse Muscardinus Muscardinus Avellanarius
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This exquisite detail from Plate 136 of Sir William Jardine's The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 3, showcases the captivating behavior of the Common Dormouse, Muscardinus avellanarius. Painted in meticulous watercolor detail during the 19th century, this illustration offers a glimpse into the natural history of this intriguing mammal. The Common Dormouse, also known as the Hazel Dormouse or the Edible Dormouse, is a small mammal belonging to the family Gliridae, order Rodentia, and suborder Muroidea. This nocturnal creature is native to Europe and parts of Asia. The Common Dormouse is characterized by its long, bushy tail, small ears, and distinctive pads on the soles of its feet, which enable it to cling to tree trunks. In this illustration, the Common Dormouse is depicted in the act of foraging, holding a hazelnut in its paws. The dormouse's keen sense of smell guides it to its food sources, and its agile limbs allow it to nimbly navigate the forest floor and tree branches in search of sustenance. The Common Dormouse's diet consists primarily of fruits, nuts, seeds, and insects. Sir William Jardine (1800-1874), the Scottish naturalist and author, created this illustration as part of a larger work that aimed to document the natural history of mammals. Jardine's detailed observations and meticulous illustrations continue to be valued by researchers and natural history enthusiasts today, providing a window into the natural world of the past.
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