Brown Lemming by Ghirin

The brown lemming (true lemming. genus Lemmus) is a small, stout-bodied rodent native to the tundra and boreal areas of the northern hemisphere. They are solitary, living in underground burrows and only coming together for reproduction. They prefer flat, meadow-type habitats and eat greestuff such as grass, bark, moss, lichens and roots.

Brown lemmings are active throughout the year, but their fur does not change to white during the winter.

Brown lemmings are prolific rodents and major increases in populations are recorded regularly. These increases in populations may leave to migration of animals in search of suitable habitat.

Created by Ghirin 2003

Updated 2010-10-30

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