Show norwegian lemmings the lemming AI 11 yodes lemmus ot of which a pair in kiy ay now be seen in the zoological S society s rm ill mammal house has not been exhibited in the menagerie for a long time this creature which occurs in norway in tar far greater numbers thin any other rodent Is remarkable for its peculiar migra tory habits at certain times vast tast swarms ot of them descend from the mountains and overcoming ivery ob stacle on land and swimming rivers and lakes travel in a straight h t line for the sea into which they plunge and are drowned closely related to the voles toles the lemming Is not unlike a small marmot in appearance it frequents swampy ground but selects the dry spots to make the burrow it lives in it Is a curious tact fact thit ex capt when migrating it shows rather an aversi aversion to water the lemming Is a cour courageous ageo us little creature and an d evinces great excitement at the sight of an intruder aque squeaking ailing and grunting after the fashion 0 of the guinea pig ita its food consists of grass moss and all kinds of roots it Is probable that the extraordinary migrations are brought about by a scarcity of food pall rail mall gazette zette |