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Muskrat Distinguishing Characteristics:a very common mammal that is semiaquatic will emit a musk to mark territories and entice mates are related to voles are smaller than beavers and have long round tails instead of broad flat tails muskrat tail will wave back and forth leaving ripples in its' wake muskrats have large front incisors with lips in behind so they can chop plant stalks and tubers without getting water in their mouths are equipped with special muscles that close the ...

THE MUSKRAT. (Fiber Zibethicus.) THAT part of North America which is included between the thirtieth and sixtieth parallels of north latitude is the home of this species of muskrat, which is the most numerous of the family. It is most plentiful in Alaska and Canada, which are so rich in lakes and rivers. It is described as a large water mole, with a long tail, broad hind paws, a blunt snout, and short, hair-covered ears, which may be closed to exclude water. The fur is close, smooth, soft, ...

050496 Pecos River Muskrat Ondatra zibethicus ripensis (NM) Biota Information System Of New Mexico BISON version 1/2000 BISON was developed for biologists by The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, and The Fish & Wildlife Information Exchange (Fisheries & Wildlife Dept., VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA). Other contributing agencies include the US Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, New Mexico State ...

The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition Common Muskrat Order Rodentia : Family Muridae : Ondatra zibethicus (Linnaeus) Description. A large, brownish, aquatic, scaly-tailed rodent; feet and toes fringed with short, stiff hairs and toes of hind feet partly webbed; tail about as long as head and body, nearly naked, scaly, and compressed laterally; fur dense; eyes and ears small; upperparts brown to black, sides chestnut to hazel; underparts tawny brown, usually with a white ...

THE MUSKRAT (Ondatra zibethicus) The muskrat is an amphibious rodent and spends most of its time in the water. This little creature has also been called "Musquash" by the Cree Indians because of its pungent scent most noticable during the mating season (Colby, 1967). To find out more about a specific aspect of this interesting animal click on one of the topics below.... or just browse! DESCRIPTION DISTRIBUTION HABITS HOME DIET PREDATORS REPRODUCTION Click here to find out more about the importance of wetlands, one of the habitats of the muskrat. Click here to view the References. Back to the Hamilton Harbour Homepage. This page was made as part of a McMaster University project.

WILDLIFE IN CONNECTICUT INFORMATIONAL SERIES MUSKRAT Ondatra zibethica Copyright © 1997 Habitat: The muskrat generally inhabits wetlands with an abundant supply of aquatic vegetation such as swamps, coastal and freshwater marshes, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. Weight: 2-4 pounds.Length: 18-25 inches; tail: 8-11 inches. Diet: Primarily aquatic plants including cattails, arrowheads, and duckweeds. Occasionally eats crayfish, snails, mussels, frogs, insec ...

America's Wildlife Resource Save your species searches with WildlifeLists plants & animals articles eCards help photographers FieldGuidesBirdingWildlifeOnlineArticles Common Muskrat Ondatra zibethicus enlarge + Common Muskrat © Mark F. Wallner All Images Family: Muridae, Mice and Rats view all from this family Description A large rodent. Dense, glossy fur, dark brown above, lighter on sides; finer, softer, and paler below to nearly white on thr ...

FOR-51 MANAGING MUSKRAT PROBLEMS IN KENTUCKY ISSUED: 9-91 REVISED: Thomas G. Barnes, Department of Forestry People either love or hate muskrats. If you prize the muskrat's fur, you will probably love the animal. Muskrats are the most valuable furbearing animal in this country in terms of numbers harvested. Muskrats also hold a special place in the scientific and wildlife community because much of our early understanding of wild animal population dynamics was derived using the muskra ...

Round-tail Muskrat, Neofiber alleni Scientific Name: The genus Neofiber is from the Greek neos (new) + the Latin fiber (beaver) = (new beaver), and the specific name alleni is the Latinized name of Arthur A. Allen a noted mammalogist. Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: rodentia Family: Muridae Subfamily: Arvicolinae Resembles a small muskrat, from 381 - 546 mm (15 - 21.5 in) in total length, but tail is round instead of flattened on the sides like muskr ...

Round-tail Muskrat, Neofiber alleni Scientific Name: The genus Neofiber is from the Greek neos (new) + the Latin fiber (beaver) = (new beaver), and the specific name alleni is the Latinized name of Arthur A. Allen a noted mammalogist. Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: rodentia Family: Muridae Subfamily: Arvicolinae Resembles a small muskrat, from 381 - 546 mm (15 - 21.5 in) in total length, but tail is round instead of flattened on the sides like muskr ...

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Muskrat Ondatra zibethicus This aquatic rodent is found across all of Canada with the exception of the arctic tundra, throughout the United States, and in much of Europe and Asia where it has been introduced by man. Fully grown, they measure about 60 cm in overall length and weigh about 1.5 kg. They are excellent swimmers, capable of travelling 90 metres underwater and staying submerged, when necessary, for more that 15 minutes at a time. Their houses are constru ...

Muskrat Muskrats If you like nature and you like the muskrat, you might want go and look at some streams and safe canals because that's where they like to live. The muskrat and the beaver are from the same family. Muskrats belong to the Cricetidae family. They walk on four legs like most mammals do. The muskrat has little hairs that are waterproof, and the hair that is called protective guard hair is long and brown. The muskrat has webbed feet for swimming. They burrow in t ...

MUSKRAT The muskrat is the most valuable fur animal in the state of Virginia. Each year many thousands are trapped for pelts that range in price from S4.50 to $7.00, depending upon color, black being the choice of fur buyers. Throughout the South, the flesh of the muskrat is prized; at least eighty percent of the captured animal meat is consumed as food. Many tales have been told of muskrats chewing their feet off to escape a trap. These stories are untruths brought about by the fact that ...

Muskrat length: 27 - 37in. weight: 1 - 4 (lbs.) home range: 33 - 600 feet, 5 - 25 rats per acre description: Looks like a small beaver with brownish-black fur, webbed feet and a long tail that is flattened sideways and is scaly without much hair. Other color variations: black, albino and pale tan This industrious little rodent can cause alot of damage in a little time. Well known for their burrowing activities, they drain ponds and cause many dollars of damage to dams and ...

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Muskrat Habitat The muskrat generally inhabits wetlands with an abundant supply of aquatic vegetation such as swamps, coastal and freshwater marshes, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. Weight 2-4 pounds. Length: 18-25 inches; tail: 8-11 inches. Diet Primarily aquatic plants including cattails, arrowheads, and duckweeds. Occasionally eats crayfish, snails, mussels, frogs, insects, and slow-moving fish. Identification: The muskrat is a large, stout, semi-aquatic rodent. ...

Ondatra zibethicus Physical Characteristics "Identification: Head and body 10 - 14 in. (25 - 36 cm); tail 8 - 11 in. (20 - 28 cm); wt. 2 - 4 lb. (908 - 1816 g). Fur dense, rich brown, overlaid with coarse guard hair; belly silvery; tail long, naked, scaly, and black; flattened from side to side. Character of tail alone is sufficient to distinguish the Muskrat from all other mammals. Their presence in marshes may be detected by the conical houses, 2 - 3 ft. (61 - 91 cm) above water, ...

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MUSKRAT CONTROL This article is about nuisance MUSKRATS. It will explain why they can be a pest and what needs to be done to stop damaging burrowing. PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN SEE PICTURES AND PRICING OF ALL THE PRODUCTS LISTED IN THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING YOUR MOUSE CURSOR WHERE PRODUCTS APPEAR UNDERLINED IN THE TEXT BELOW. Most of your questions will be answered in the article. Be sure to read all of it before you call in for technical support. If you need i ...

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BACK Common Mammal Species of Northwestern Ontario BIRDS FISHES REPTILES INSECTS Ondatra zibethicus Muskrat Description Distinguishing Features - Overall colouration, silvery-brown to dark brown oily, waterproof fur with chestnut to hazel sides; underparts, grayish; tail flattened vertically, without fur; hind feet, partially webbed. Size - Male: .48 - .6 m (1.6 - 2 ft) Female: .51 - .57 m (1.7 - 1.9 ft) Habitat Common throughout Northwestern Ontario, pr ...

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A RIDEAU IMAGE Muskrat photo by: Ken Watson, 2001 A common sight along the Rideau is a muskrat swimming near shore. Sometimes confused with the beaver, the muskrat is quite a bit smaller and has a round tail. Although, like the beaver, it builds lodges, it is not related, rather it is more analogous to a large amphibious field mouse. The photo in the lower right is not the Loch Ness monster, but rather a common muskrat position, holding still in the water, tail raised. Press your BACK button to return to the originating page or ...Photo Gallery previous or next photo This page was last updated on: September 4, 2001 URL: www.rideau-info.com/canal/images/img-muskrat.html © 2001 Ken Watson

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The muskrat (Ondatra zibethica ) is a member of the family of rodents and is a valuable furbearing animal. It is mainly aquatic but also moves overland, especially during breeding season when it is establishing a new home. The muskrat's fur is of a rich brown color with a silverish belly. The fur coat is very dense, with coarse guard hairs. Its tail is unique being long, naked, scaly and black with flat sides which makes muskrats expert swimmers and helps to easily distinguish them from ...