Bog lemming
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| Bog lemmings Fossil range: Early Pliocene - Recent |
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The genus Synaptomys is a group of North American lemmings.
These animals live in wet forested and open areas. They are small round rodents with large heads, short ears, legs and tails. They eat green vegetation such as grasses and sedges. They are often found in colonies.
The complete list of species is:
- Northern Bog Lemming (Synaptomys borealis)
- Southern Bog Lemming (Synaptomys cooperi)
