Island Life October/November 2018

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By Lianne de Mello, Hampshire
& Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Snug as a bug
Shortening day length and dropping temperatures are the
signal for many species to go into torpor, a period of sleep.
Their hibernation can vary from a few days to several
months to avoid the winter.
Photo: Dormouse by Danny Green 2020 Visi
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