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Forest Dormouse

Dryomys nitedula

Least Concern

Photo: Aleksandr Popov

Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location
It has been recorded from Halabja Governorate and around Sulaimani City in Sulaimani Governorate. Governorate: Sulaymaniyah; Halabja
Nearest City
Sulaymaniyah
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The species is primarily nocturnal and is known to exhibit both hibernation and daily torpor. It is highly arboreal, capable of climbing with remarkable agility and leaping up to 2 meters between branches.

Project contributors: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed.
Photo Credit: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed