Dormouse & Wildlife Institute (DWI)

What We Cherish Most: Dormice, Wildlife, and People

At the Dormouse & Wildlife Institute (DWI), we promote a sustainable future through research, conservation, and education on dormice and biodiversity.

🍃 Have you heard of a dormouse?
This tiny forest mammal, with big eyes and a black stripe down its back, weighs only 18g—less than a chicken egg. Dormice climb trees, eat nectar and insects, and use ultrasonic sounds to stay safe from predators. Fossils show dormice have existed for 50 million years. The Japanese dormouse likely arrived from Europe 5.1 million years ago.

🐛 We value all species—rare and common.
Even familiar creatures are key to healthy ecosystems. Nature provides air, food, and energy. Protecting wildlife means protecting ourselves.

🌎 Education empowers change.
Wildlife educators help nurture future generations. Through nature, children and adults can take part in building a better, more sustainable world.

Dormouse & Wildlife Institute (DWI)
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