Muskrats are referred to as "rats" in a general sense because they are medium-sized rodents with an adaptable lifestyle and an omnivorous diet. They are not members of the genus Rattus. …

Mar 19, 2025 · muskrat, (Ondatra zibethicus), a large amphibious rodent indigenous to North America but found also in Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Siberia, adjacent areas of China and …

Muskrats are stout little critters, with thick fur that can range in color from red to brown to black; it's also lighter in color on the throat and tummy areas. A short stiff underfur provides them …

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May 27, 2024 · Muskrats are larger than most common rats, both in terms of their bodies and tails. Although rats prefer to live in burrows underground near human settlements, muskrats …

Aug 14, 2023 · Muskrats are covered in thick brown fur, typically weigh between 1.3 and 4.4 pounds, and measure 8 to 10 inches long. They serve an important role in wetland …

Jan 28, 2017 · Muskrats are large rodents, and therefore are related to rats, mice, voles, gerbils, hamsters and lemmings. These aquatic animals look a lot like their relatives. They are quite …

These dead-looking heaps are homes of the muskrat (Ondatra zibethica), a fairly large rodent found in the wetlands and waterways of Alaska and across North America from the Arctic …

The common muskrat is a medium-sized mammal that has short front legs with small feet, stronger hind legs with large feet, and a narrow, vertically flattened, scaly tail that is slightly …

Though their name includes the term “rat,” this species is more closely related to lemmings and voles. Read on to learn about the Muskrat.