"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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"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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This muskrat is on the move! Did you know muskrats are helpful to their aquatic communities? They harvest plants for food and shelter, creating open water for ducks, geese, shorebirds, and other wildlife. In addition, many animals —including snakes, turtles, and frogs use muskrat lodges to rest and nest in. | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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This muskrat is on the move! Did you know muskrats are helpful to their aquatic communities? They harvest plants for food and shelter, creating open water for ducks, geese, shorebirds, and other wildlife. In addition, many animals —including snakes, turtles, and frogs use muskrat lodges to rest and nest in. | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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We're showing you where and how to set up a trap with underwater bait to target muskrats. This simple trap is an easy and effective means to catch your fill of muskrat this winter. | MeatEater
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We're showing you where and how to set up a trap with underwater bait to target muskrats. This simple trap is an easy and effective means to catch your fill of muskrat this winter. | MeatEater
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Don't yuck their yum: Delaware muskrat is back on menus & some people love it. Seriously
Don't yuck their yum: Delaware muskrat is back on menus & some people love it. Seriously
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Steven Rinella and Spencer Neuharth cook muskrat. They want to see if the muskrat's reputation as a critter that tastes like swamp water is true—or if Americans have it all wrong. | MeatEater
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