The lemming is a small, mouse-like rodent. This life cycle controls the rhythm of most animal life on the tundra. Their many predators include ermines, foxes , snowy owls , weasels , gyrfalcons, and jaegers. These small mammals live less than 2 years in the wild. There are about a dozen lemming species worldwide.
Lemmings make paths through the grass, under roots or under snow, called runways.
They use these runways for shelter and for finding food. Without our visitors' support, Enchanted Learning would soon be off-line. Please visit our store. As stated in our privacy policy , we fully respect your privacy and will not use your e-mail address for any purpose other than the newsletter subscription.