Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Brown Lemming vs Hispid Cotton Rat

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Brown Lemming

Brown Lemming

0.18 m

Human

1.75 m

Hispid Cotton Rat

Hispid Cotton Rat

0.36 m

Brown LemmingHispid Cotton Rat
Weight40–112 g50–225 g
Length13–18 cm19–36 cm
Lifespan0.5–2 yrs0.5–1.5 yrs
Gestation19 days27 days
Offspring4–11 1–15
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatTundra, Grassland, Wetland, MountainGrassland, Farmland, Wetland, Woodland, Garden, Urban
RegionsAsia, North America, AntarcticaNorth America, South America
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia