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The common end is spread in Europe, in the north to Latvia and to southern Italy and northern Turkey, western Asia, regions of western Russia and northern Iran. It meets in deciduous and mixed forests, with often canopy, such as beech or oak, avoids conifers. Lives in grottos, scorbs and human settlements. They are small to medium sized rodents with short limbs, with a compact body and a bushy tail, similar to that of squirrels. Glis glis is the largest species of lever, with a body length of almost 20 cm. The tail is almost the same length as that of the body. The ears are small compared to his waist. The fur is gray with a white belly. Reproduction takes place only in the years when the acorns are abundant, from June to August, with only one pregnancy per season. The gestation lasts one month and can give birth to about 11 cubs. It hibernates in bridges and even on shelves in cabinets where it can build its nest, from soft materials. They are considered harmful to settlements because they can roll the electric cables. Their meat is consumed in Slovenia and Croatia.