Summary ²

The Common Muskrat is a common mammal of wetlands such as swamps and marshes. It is largely aquatic. It is somewhat similar to the American Beaver, but can be told from it by its smaller size, more rounded head, and long skinny tail.

Range ³

Statewide.

Habitat ³

Waterbodies and marshes of all kinds.

Size ³

8-12", tail 7-12"

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) hobiecat, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), uploaded by hobiecat
2. Adaptado por raymie de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondatra_zibethicus
3. (c) raymie, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)

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