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Helmes, R
1960
Lemmus
6 Aug Barrow, Alaska
Near Denovik today, good lemming
sign was observed. Many of the
runway are well used, and
usually can be traced to the burrows
which are in use. The animals are
seen frequently - most of these
being juveniles. The tundra is
still dry and most of the
puddles have dried up. Only the
large ponds are still in existence.
The lemmings have utilized the
drained troughs and many of
the runways are located here.
No lemming nests have been noted
recently; most of the 45
handled have already dropped
their litters.
12 Aug Barrow-Denovik, Alaska
During the last 3 days, we
have had a terrific rain which
has flooded much of the
tundra. Many of the runways are
now underwater, and accordingly
some of the burrows are
filled with water. We have seen
a little bit of freezing water
also, but not enough to freeze all