Richardson's Collared Lemming

Richardson's Collared LemmingRichardson's collared lemming lives in arctic tundra. A Northwest Territories profile reports dramatic population peaks every two to five years.What does it look like?It has a stocky body with short feet and tail; its coat turns white in winter and its front claws are enlarged.How does it live?Richardson's collared lemming lives in arctic tundra. A Northwest Territories profile reports dramatic population peaks every two to five years.The Northwest Territories profile reports female maturity at 27–30 days, a lifespan of about one year, and dramatic population peaks every two to five years.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.