Facts about the Woodland Dormouse -- Graphiurus murinus:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Length (including tail) 17 cm, mass 28 g.

COLOUR: Grey to buff grey with the underparts lighter to whitish. The lower face, chin and feet are all white or grey-white and there are slightly darker patches under the eyes. The bushy tail is brownish-grey and white-tipped.

GESTATION PERIOD: 24 days

MOST LIKE: The Rock Dormouse, but slightly smaller and not found in the rocky habitat favoured by this species. The facial markings of the woodland dormouse are less distinct.

HABITAT: Wooded areas, where tree trunks offer holes for shelter in the daytime.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Tembe Elephant Park