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Muskrat — printable fact sheet
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Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
The muskrat is a medium-sized, semi-aquatic rodent native to North America, known for its dense, waterproof fur and laterally flattened tail. Muskrats are highly adapted to life in wetlands, constructing domed lodges from vegetation and mud in marshes, ponds, and slow-moving str…
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- Muskrats can swim underwater for up to 15 minutes by slowing their heart rate, allowing them to evade predators and find food.
- Muskrats build complex lodges with underwater entrances for protection. Their name comes from the musky scent they produce to mark territory. Unlike beavers, muskrats use mainly plants rather than wood to construct their homes.
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