Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Brown Lemming vs Narrow-Headed Vole

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

Narrow-Headed Vole

Narrow-Headed Vole

0.125 m

Brown LemmingNarrow-Headed Vole
Weight40–112 g20–50 g
Length13–18 cm8.5–12.5 cm
Lifespan0.5–2 yrs0.5–2 yrs
Gestation19 days20 days
Offspring4–11 3–11
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatTundra, Grassland, Wetland, MountainTundra, Grassland, Taiga, Wetland, Heathland
RegionsAsia, North America, AntarcticaNordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia