Least Concern
Lemming (Norway)
Lemmus lemmus
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About
The Norway lemming is a small rodent known for its dramatic population fluctuations and the myth that they commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs. They are well adapted to cold environments.
Habitat
Tundra and mountainous regions of Scandinavia and Russia
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses, mosses, and lichens
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Fun Facts
- Lemmings do not commit mass suicide - this is a myth perpetuated by popular culture.
- They have a very high reproductive rate, which leads to periodic population booms.
- Lemmings are an important food source for many predators, including arctic foxes and snowy owls.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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