Nest sites used for daytime rest in urban Garden Dormice (Eliomys quercinus) in Wiesbaden, Germany

Garden Dormouse ( Eliomys quercinus ) populations have declined by 50% throughout Europe over the last 30 years. They are increasingly found in German cities, but little is known about their urban lifestyle. A radiotelemetry study was performed city of Wiesbaden, to investigate daily resting habits Dormice. The location and structure nest sites used for daytime rest (DNS) five individuals (one female, four males) were recorded each every second day during months May July 2021. animals located 90 times total a DNS, two six different DNS per animal identified. hedges, trees, bird nests, facade greening, boxes, inside buildings. Dormice this often that provide consistent temperatures (false floors, walls) high degree protection from predators. with visual cover possible food supply (facade hedges) also used. frequency which changed varied greatly depending on individual. dormice showed adaptations living, as at least one anthropogenic DNS. Recommended conservation measures areas, based study, include raising public awareness promotion greening (climbing plants walls fences), hedges old Further research life areas needed.