Arctic Lemming vs Meadow Vole
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Arctic Lemming
0.16 m
Human
1.75 m
Meadow Vole
0.2 m
| Arctic Lemming | Meadow Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 30–112 g | 30–70 g |
| Length | 10–16 cm | 12–20 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 11 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–2 yrs | 0.5–1.5 yrs |
| Gestation | 20 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 3–8 | 3–10 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Tundra, Mountain, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs | Grassland, Wetland, Farmland, Forest, Tundra, Taiga |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | North America |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |