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Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrats have short, but very thick waterproof fur. It's predominately brown with a black, vertically flattened tail. It is about 40-60 cm (16-24 in) long, including tail.
Ponds, rivers and especially wetlands where they feed on cattails and build lodges from vegetation and mud.
I photographed this muskrat in a sedimentation pond just below my house.
Spotted on Mar 21, 2010
Submitted on Jun 15, 2011
1 Comment
Wonderful picture, colors are so good.