Short-eared African Dormouse

Short-eared African DormouseThe short-eared African dormouse is a small dormouse of moist lowland forests in western and central Africa. It has gray-brown fur and dark markings around the eyes.What does it look like?It has a compact body and a relatively short, furred tail. The back is grayish brown, the underside is pale-tipped, and dark mask-like markings surround the muzzle and eyes.How does it live?The short-eared African dormouse is a small dormouse of moist lowland forests in western and central Africa. It has gray-brown fur and dark markings around the eyes.It is an agile climber and largely arboreal. Reported foods include seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.