DormouseUsing cameras placed high in the canopy, scientists discovered that red #squirrels tend to prefer coniferous forests, while #dormice are more commonly found in beech forests. However, in mixed forests that include both tree types, both species were observed living side by side. This suggests that mixed #forests could play an important role in supporting #biodiversity.
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https://phys.org/news/2025-07-woodlands-coexistence-red-squirrels-dormice.html
Mixed woodlands promote coexistence between red squirrels and dormice, study finds
Can animals share the same space peacefully high above the ground in the treetops? A research team at the University of Göttingen has found that forests combining both deciduous and conifer trees make it easier for red squirrels and dormice to coexist.