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Southern Bog Lemming (Synaptomys cooperi)

August 24, 2017 by

Synaptomys cooperi
Pennsylvania Counties for Southern Bog Lemming

Common Name: Southern Bog Lemming

Scientific Name: Synaptomys cooperi

Habitat: Grasslands and damp grassy forest clearings are preferred sites in Pennsylvania.

Diet: Herbivorous—grasses, succulent vegetation, ferns, fungi, mosses, and occasional insects.

Interesting Facts:
Although this mammal looks similar to several of the voles that occur in the Commonweath, it can be distinguished by its grooved upper incisors, extremely short tail, and grizzled, gray-brown fur.

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