{"product_id":"hazel-dormouse-magnet","title":"Hazel dormouse magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the hazel dormouse (\u003cem\u003eMuscardinus avellanarius\u003c\/em\u003e), one of Europe's rarest and most charming mammals. With its golden fur, large dark eyes, and fluffy tail, the hazel dormouse is the golden jewel of the European forest—a delicate and enchanting creature that spends its life in the canopies of hedges and forest edges, far from the sight of most people. As an indicator of ancient, untouched hedges and forest edges, the hazel dormouse is a living symbol of the health of the European landscape—and a species urgently in need of our protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic golden fur and large eyes of this beloved yet endangered mammal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Vulnerable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Severely declined in Europe—disappeared from large parts of its historical range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient hedges, forest edges, and deciduous forests with hazel, honeysuckle, and brambles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreatest Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of ancient hedges, premature pruning, habitat fragmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed disperser for hazel and other native plants; indicator of ancient, untouched hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibernates for up to 7 months a year—the longest hibernation of all European mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hazel dormouse hibernates for up to 7 months a year—from October to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring hibernation, its body temperature drops to near freezing and its heart rate to just 1 beat per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazel dormice live almost exclusively in the canopies of hedges and trees—they rarely come to the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey build spherical nests of grass and leaves, hidden in dense bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hazel dormouse weighs only 15 to 40 grams—lighter than a sheet of paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are legally protected in the Netherlands and the EU—disturbing nests is a criminal offense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to help hazel dormice in your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant native hazel, honeysuckle, and brambles for food and nesting opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate dense, connected hedges for safe movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall dormouse nesting boxes in suitable habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever prune hedges during nesting season (March–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport rewilding—hazel dormice need large, connected habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding gids voor je tuin\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors—one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection—thus, you directly contribute to the conservation of the hazel dormouse and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection—turn your fridge into a tribute to the golden jewel of the European forest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034831270237,"sku":"78x53-Hazel-Dormouse","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/image_75192639-3006-4add-8495-adac612948ab.png?v=1774897627","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/hazel-dormouse-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}