When to have kids: A complex question for hazel dormice

Friday, April 27, 2012 - 10:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Unlike many of their rodent cousins, common dormice hibernate. Their life history strategies have now been investigated, with surprising results: Common dormice give birth to young either as early as possible after waking up from hibernation or as late as possible, just in time to get the young fit for hibernation.

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