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Muskrat

(Ondatra zibethicus)

Size:

  • 10 to 14 in. (25 to 35 cm) not including tail.
  • Tail length is up to 10 in. (25 cm).
  • Weighs 2.2 lb. (1 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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muskrat

Tracks

front: 1 1/2" x 1 1/4"
hind: 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Habitat:

  • Wetlands and streams. Prefers cattail marshes.

Notes:

  • Diet consists of aquatic vegetation and small aquatic animals

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Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.

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