Written By Ken Hulsey
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the sad tale of the Arctic rodents known for their reputation for mass suicides, supposedly leaping off cliffs to their doom. It’s a confusing sight—adorable little creatures engaging in a life-or-death game of follow-the-leader to their demise. This makes one wonder why these cute little critters would behave in such a way and why a lemming would lead its kin off a cliff in the first place. Such behavior goes against the natural survival instinct that exists in all living beings, including humans. So, what is it about lemmings that leads to this idea of mass suicide?
