Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Lemmus Higher classification True lemming | Phylum Chordata Family Cricetidae Scientific name Lemmus sibiricus Rank Species | |
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Similar Lemming, True lemming, Arctic lemming, North American brown le, Collared lemming | ||
The Siberian brown lemming (Lemmus sibiricus) is a species of rodents in the family Cricetidae found in the Russian Federation. It does not hibernate during winter; it lives in burrows. It is prey to several animals, including the snowy owl and the Arctic fox. The lemmings are known for their high-amplitude, large-scale fluctuations of population sizes.
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