Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Brown Lemming vs Western Harvest Mouse

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

Western Harvest Mouse

Western Harvest Mouse

0.14 m

Brown LemmingWestern Harvest Mouse
Weight40–112 g8–15 g
Length13–18 cm11–14 cm
Lifespan0.5–2 yrs0.5–1.5 yrs
Gestation19 days23 days
Offspring4–11 2–9
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatTundra, Grassland, Wetland, MountainGrassland, Farmland, Wetland, Desert, Woodland
RegionsAsia, North America, AntarcticaNorth America
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia