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Also - general knowledge question on the little bushy rodents .... do they
hibernate and are they at all nocturnal?

They don't properly hibernate, they snooze at reduced metabolism rate,
then waken if the temperature is high enough and search for hidden nuts.

They aren't at all nocturnal AFAIK, but might be fooled by strong
artificial lights. I've never seen one after dark, and yes, I probably
would, as I go lamping for rats and foxes.

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