Does somebody know about the existence of any breeding colony of garden dormice (Eliomys quercinus) somewhere in Europe?

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Gerhard Heldmaier

Dear Sylvain,

I dont know of a breeding colony of garden dormice. I thought you have one at Vienna because Thomas Ruf was happa about their outstanding torpor behaviour.

Best regards

GErhard

Sylvain Giroud

Dear Gerhard,

Thanks for your reply!

Yes we do have one in Vienna, with a lot of animals :-) However, I'm looking for a couple of new individuals to breed with our animals in order to keep the genetic diversity within our colony.

Best wishes, Sylvain