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Lemming - Wikipedia A lemming is a small rodent, usually found in or near the Arctic in tundra biomes Lemmings form the subfamily Arvicolinae (also known as Microtinae) together with voles and muskrats, which form part of the superfamily Muroidea, which also includes rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils A longstanding myth holds that they exhibit herd mentality and jump off cliffs, committing mass suicide
Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide? | Britannica Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc Patrick O'Neill Riley Lemmings are small creatures with wild reputations In the 17th century, naturalists perplexed by the habit of Norway lemmings to suddenly appear in large numbers, seemingly out of nowhere, came to the conclusion that the animals were being spontaneously generated in the sky and then falling to earth like rain
Lemming - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Lemmings are small rodents that live in Arctic tundras Their closest relatives are voles and muskrats, as they all share the same subfamily, Arvicolinae There are over 20 different species of lemmings These little rodents superficially resemble hamsters, as they have small bodies and short tails Read on to learn about the lemming
16 Lovable Lemming Facts - Fact Animal Lemmings live in countries including the USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, China and Russia They are from the same super family as rats, nice, hamsters and gerbils, but they are closer to voles and muskrats They are predominantly herbivorous and diet on grass, moss, berries, shoots and roots Some species of lemmings behaviour is rather different to other rodents when faced with a
Lemmings Animal - Key Facts, Information Habitat Lemmings, like other rodents, prefer to live in groups, however, some can be solitary and only come together to breed and migration purposes Lemming Reproduction
Lemming Suicide Myth, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Lemmings do not commit mass suicide It's a myth, but it's remarkable how many people believe it Ask a few "It's a complete urban legend," said state wildlife biologist Thomas McDonough
Lemmings Jumping Off Cliffs En Masse Is a Myth - HowStuffWorks So, why would these little creatures, interested in preserving life and limb to the point that they would fight a human or a weasel rather than be eaten, also commit suicide?The truth is, their reputation for jumping off sea cliffs en masse is a myth "This idea stems from the migrations observed in one lemming species: the Norwegian lemming," says Rolf Anker Ims, a researcher in the
Lemming Animal Facts - Lemmus Lemmus - A-Z Animals The lemming is a tiny rodent that is found in or near the Arctic Circle One of the tiniest rodents, lemmings are animals that are known to exist in or around the Arctic circle and are also known to be closely related to muskrats and voles
Lemming | Definition, Size, Habitat, Facts | Britannica Lemming, any of 20 species of small rodents, some of which undertake large, swarming migrations Lemmings are found only in the Northern Hemisphere They have short, stocky bodies with short legs and stumpy tails, a bluntly rounded muzzle, small eyes, and small ears that are nearly hidden in their long, dense fur