Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4403
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1. Code 1959 Lemmus trimucronatus 15 May Barrow, Alaska Several people have mentioned seeing two or three lemmings dead in camp but other than that there are no reports. The Eskimos have seen none. Three scrapes were made with a D-8 cut in Central Marsh to see whether or not lemmings could be turned up. One scrape of 212 paces gave no lemming and no sign, another of 275 paces gave same results, a third of 300 paces gave 3 locations of sign - one with a nest with a lemming in the snow, one location with droppings on the snow and remains of a nest, and one area with cuttings under the snow. 16 May Barrow to Qaanaq - 75 miles by wheel gave no lemming signs and no surface sign - tracks, holes in snow, etc.