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Search for Collared (Dicrostonix torquatus)
Search for Collared (Dicrostonix torquatus) and Siberian Lemmings (Lemmus sibiricus L.) in Russian Arctic. near Kara sea. Russian Arctic, Siberia, Russia. a researcher digs in order to check traps under snow (sticks with stripes of cloth are used as markers, the traps are under deep snow). Typical winter landscape on Taimyr peninsula (and habitat of lemmings)
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In this evocative image captured in the heart of the Russian Arctic, a dedicated researcher diligently digs through the deep, crystalline snow of the Taimyr Peninsula, near the Kara Sea. The barren, yet breathtakingly beautiful winter landscape serves as the backdrop for this important scientific endeavor. The search for the elusive Collared Lemming (Dicrostonix torquatus) and the more common Siberian Lemming (Lemmus sibiricus) is a crucial part of ongoing research efforts in this remote and unforgiving region. The researcher's determination is palpable as they carefully excavate the snow, using sticks with strips of cloth as markers to denote the locations of their traps. The traps, hidden beneath the snow, are essential tools in the quest to understand the behavior, population dynamics, and distribution of these fascinating Arctic mammals. The Collared Lemming, with its distinctive collar of fur around its neck, and the Siberian Lemming, a smaller, round-eared rodent, are both integral components of the Arctic ecosystem. Their presence and abundance play a significant role in the food chain, as they serve as prey for various predators, including the Arctic Fox, Wolverine, and the Peregrine Falcon. The Taimyr Peninsula, located in Siberia, Russia, is a historical and scientifically rich area. It has long been a subject of fascination for explorers, naturalists, and researchers due to its unique and extreme climate, as well as its diverse and resilient wildlife. The search for these lemmings continues, as scientists strive to uncover new insights into their lives and the intricacies of the Arctic ecosystem.
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