Big lemming populations are important for far more than just predators

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Feb 23, 2024, 12:49 pm162 pts
The number of lemmings (Lemmus lemmus) in the mountains can fluctuate sharply from one year to the next. Years when populations explode are called lemming years. These population explosions are important for many other species. More predators and birds of prey, for example, do better and often have more…

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