The Lemming is a small rodent of the Arctic tundra. She follows a vegetarian diet of leaves, shoots and grasses. Her teeth grow constantly, allowing her to consume toughier foliage. Despite her habitat, she does not hibernate, instead storing large quantities of vegetation for the leaner months. Whilst generally solitary in nature, she is a fast breeder. Populations can swell dramatically, leading to mass dispersal and migration into individual feeding grounds. This can lead to the crossing of waterways - Lemmings can swim - but may result in the death of some individuals. Unlike most rodents she is conspicuously coloured, and will behave aggressively towards predators.
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