Lemmings reproduce at a terrifying rate. If their natural predators aren't protected, they could cause permanent, devastating damage to the wild ecosystem.
Lemmings primarily eat plants like lichen, moss, and fresh shoots. Without the protective cover of this vegetation, the soil erodes, and many herbivores are forced to migrate due to the lack of food.
A decrease in herbivores would then cause carnivores to go hungry, creating a vicious cycle.
Beyond the food supply, lemmings also damage the land itself.
They love to burrow underground. If their population explodes, they can hollow out an entire patch of land.
Fragments of information about Arctic Foxes and lemmings flashed through Lin Chen's mind. He silently lowered his hunting bow and sighed.
"Damn little thief, stealing right from my home. Looks like I'll have to upgrade the storeroom."
Following the Arctic Fox's tracks, he quickly found a tunnel dug right up against the rock face.
