"I'm not a beaver!" When they are in the water, it's easy to see why people mistake muskrats for beavers. Both are semi-aquatic rodents that are brown and furry. Once out of the water, you can spot the differences between the two species. Muskrat: Skinny tail. Smaller in size (adults weigh around 4 pounds). Pointy face. Good at scritches. Beaver: Big flat tail. Much larger (adults weigh between 30 - 60 pounds). Probably also good at scritches. Video by K. Theule/ USFWS Video description: A small
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Muskrat tip: Always bring snacks. #WildlifeWednesday Check out this adorable muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) spotted at our Mentor Marsh preserve. These semi-aquatic rodents consume mostly grasses and cattails but are occasionally predatory—if freshwater mussels, snails, or small fish are on the menu. They have an expansive range across North America and can often be found in marshes, digging burrows into the softened banks. The tell-TAIL difference between muskrats and beavers? Muskrat tails are l
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The muskrat eats algae. The toad swims near the paws. The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent. Close-up.
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