The southern bog lemming is more closely related to the voles than to the true lemmings that inhabit higher latitudes. Grooved upper incisors and a relatively shorter tail, 17-21 mm (0.75 in), which ...

The lemming is not more than six inches long, including a halfinch tail, and individually is no more interesting ... View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

Years when populations explode are called lemming years. These population explosions are important for many other species. More predators and birds of prey, for example, do better and often have ...