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Steppe lemming

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Arvicolinae
Species : Lagurus lagurus

 

The Steppe lemming is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the steppe lemming

Steppe Lemmings, are a species of Lemming that come from the steppes.

The tail of the steppe lemming is small, approximately 1 inch in length, the ears are short and the eyes are quite small. (Full text)

Steppe lemmings are found in North America, Chinese Turkistan to Mongolia and southern Russia. (Full text)

Steppe Lemmings are from the Steppes/plains, and so would not naturally eat things like fruits, it is also thought that they could be sugar intolerant and so fruits or food high in sugar are best avoided. (Full text)

The lifespan of a Steppe Lemming is pretty short, and generally expected to be around 18 months, with some living longer or shorter as can be expected. (Full text)

In addition, the Steppe Lemming is sometimes also incorrectly referred to as the Sagebrush Vole. (Full text)

SOCIAL STRUCTURE In the wild, Steppe Lemmings are known to live in large, loose colonies. (Full text)

For example, my Steppe Lemmings are kept in a colony and pairs in glass tanks. (Full text)

Steppe Lemmings The Steppe Lemming is also called the Sagebrush Vole and has the Latin name "Lagurus lagurus". (Full text)

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