Brown Lemming vs Norway Lemming
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Brown Lemming
0.18 m
Human
1.75 m
Norway Lemming
0.15 m
| Brown Lemming | Norway Lemming | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–112 g | 30–130 g |
| Length | 13–18 cm | 7–15 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 4.8 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.5–2 yrs | 1–2 yrs |
| Gestation | 19 days | 20 days |
| Offspring | 4–11 | 4–8 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Tundra, Grassland, Wetland, Mountain | Tundra, Mountain, Heathland |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |