Quick answer
Brown Lemmings feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full brown lemming profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
The brown lemming lives in Arctic tundra and does not commit mass suicide — a myth from a staged 1958 Disney documentary.
Feeding behaviour
Many brown lemmings adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the brown lemming?
See our full brown lemming profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial brown lemming species profile.