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Ondatra zibethicus

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Muskrats are lighter and more compact than beavers. Their ears are also often covered by fur! Facility: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Species: Ondatra zibethicus / common muskrat

Muskrats are lighter and more compact than beavers. Their ears are also often covered by fur!

Swimming Muskrat, Tom Koerner/USFWS, Public Domain, https://www.fws.gov/media/swimming-muskrat
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Muskrat in sunset light. Autumn season.

Muskrat in sunset light. Autumn season.

Muskrat in sunset light. Autumn season.

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Muskrat on a log near water

Muskrat on a log near water

Muskrat on a log near water

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A young muskrat sits next to its mother while feeding in a pond

A young muskrat sits next to its mother while feeding in a pond

A young muskrat sits next to its mother while feeding in a pond

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A muskrat eats grass by the side of a pond

A muskrat eats grass by the side of a pond

A muskrat eats grass by the side of a pond

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Muskrat swimming in pond

Muskrat swimming in pond

Muskrat swimming in pond

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Muskrat - Photo 7

Muskrat vs Beaver - 1200 X 627
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The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge's wetlands host species such as the muskrat. Facility: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Species: Ondatra zibethicus / common muskrat / muskrat pair

The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge's wetlands host species such as the muskrat.

Common Muskrat pair, Koerner, Tom/USFWS, Public Domain, https://www.fws.gov/media/common-muskrat-pair