Woodland rodents whose UK species hibernate (7)

I believe the answer is:

dormice

(Other definitions for dormice that I've seen before include "Small field rodents" , "little things?" , "Little hibernating rodents" , "Bushy-tailed rodents" , "They will hibernate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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