It contains the collared lemmings or varying lemmings. They are the only North American rodents that turn completely white in winter. [2] It contains the following species: Northern collared lemming (Dicrostonyx groenlandicus) Ungava collared lemming (Dicrostonyx hudsonius) Nelson's collared lemming (Dicrostonyx nelsoni)

The northern collared lemming or Nearctic collared lemming (Dicrostonyx groenlandicus), sometimes called the Peary Land collared lemming in Canada, is a small lemming found in Arctic North America and Wrangel Island. At one time, it was considered to be a subspecies of the Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus).

The Northern collared lemming (Dicrostonyx groenlandicus) is a small rodent found in Arctic North America and Wrangel Island. At one time, it was considered to be a subspecies of the Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus).

Nearctic Collared Lemmings are the only rodent found in North America that turns white during the winter. Collared Lemmings are made up of the species: 1. Dicrostonyx groenlandicus - Nearctic Collared Lemming 2. Dicrostonyx hudsonius - Ungava Collared Lemming 3. Dicrostonyx nelsoni - Nelson's Collared Lemming 4. Dicrostonyx nunatakensis ...

The northern collared lemming, also known as the bering or nearctic collared lemming, is a short, stocky rodent with a thick pelage that varies seasonally. They weigh approximately 112 grams and are on average 16 cm in length.

Collared lemmings are compact, robust creatures, typically weighing between 60 to 130 grams. They measure about 15 to 20 centimeters in length. One of their most distinctive features is the collar of fur that encircles their necks, which is generally darker than the …

The Ungava collared lemming or Labrador collared lemming (Dicrostonyx hudsonius) is a small North American lemming. This species has a short, chunky body covered with brownish-grey fur, with a thin dark stripe along the back and a yellow line along its sides.

The collared lemming is short and stocky with a very heavy coat year round. Pelage varies with the seasons: in summer the coat is light to dark grey with a buffy to reddish brown tone. Dark lines down the back and on the sides of the head are characteristic, however, the length of the stripe varies from ending just before the withers, to ...

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Nearctic and Ungava collared lemmings inhabit elevated, dry tundra and alpine habitats. They currently are found in the open tundra of the Arctic. Richardson's collared lemmings however, occupy a more temperate tundra environment. Modern populations of D. richardsoni are found west of the Hudson Bay, Canada. The latter species has been ...