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Lemmings Mass Suicide
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● FeaturedA popular myth, fueled by a controversial documentary, suggests that lemmings instinctively or purposefully commit mass suicide.
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What People Remember
It is a common belief that lemmings instinctively or purposefully commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs in large numbers.
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What's Actually True
Lemmings do not commit suicide. Their populations fluctuate dramatically, and during mass migrations, large groups may accidentally fall off cliffs or drown while attempting to cross water, creating the illusion of suicide.
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#animal#biology#science#myth#lemmings#nature
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