Muskrat

Muskrats are large voles adapted to aquatic conditions. The name "Muskrat" is related to odoriferous secretions from the perineal glands. The long naked tail flattened laterally distinguishes Muskrats from other mammals. Webbed hind feet. Fur is dense and rich brown with a coarse guard hair overlay and thick waterproof under-layer. Color varies from dark brown to black. Total length: 16 to 26 inches. Weight: two to four pounds. Most active at night but daytime activity is not unusual. Often builds conspicuous dome-shaped houses.

Muskrat
Muskrats are large voles adapted to aquatic conditions. The name "Muskrat" is related to odoriferous secretions from the perineal glands. The long naked tail flattened laterally distinguishes Muskrats from other mammals. Webbed hind feet. Fur is dense and rich brown with a coarse guard hair overlay and thick waterproof under-layer. Color varies from dark brown to black. Total length: 16 to 26 inches. Weight: two to four pounds. Most active at night but daytime activity is not unusual. Often builds conspicuous dome-shaped houses.
Muskrat
Muskrats are large voles adapted to aquatic conditions. The name "Muskrat" is related to odoriferous secretions from the perineal glands. The long naked tail flattened laterally distinguishes Muskrats from other mammals. Webbed hind feet. Fur is dense and rich brown with a coarse guard hair overlay and thick waterproof under-layer. Color varies from dark brown to black. Total length: 16 to 26 inches. Weight: two to four pounds. Most active at night but daytime activity is not unusual. Often builds conspicuous dome-shaped houses.
Muskrat
Muskrats are large voles adapted to aquatic conditions. The name "Muskrat" is related to odoriferous secretions from the perineal glands. The long naked tail flattened laterally distinguishes Muskrats from other mammals. Webbed hind feet. Fur is dense and rich brown with a coarse guard hair overlay and thick waterproof under-layer. Color varies from dark brown to black. Total length: 16 to 26 inches. Weight: two to four pounds. Most active at night but daytime activity is not unusual. Often builds conspicuous dome-shaped houses.