Steppe Lemming
Lagurus lagurus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The steppe lemming or steppe vole is a small rodent. It is described as somewhat similar in appearance to the Norway lemming. It is more active at night, however, it is not entirely nocturnal. The steppe lemming's diet consists of shoots and leaves. In the wild, it is found in steppes and semiarid environments in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, northwestern China, and western Mongolia. Fossil remains of this species have been found in areas as far west as Great Britain.
Fun Fact
The steppe lemming's body length is up to 12 cm with a tail of 2 cm.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in steppe, forest-steppe and semidesert parts of western Mongolia, northwest China, many parts of the former USSR, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, the southern and middle Ural, and western and eastern Siberia.
Diet
Diet consists of shoots and leaves.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance