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Muskrat - Ondatra zibethicus Spotted in a culvert at Thacher Park in upstate New York. Geotagged,Muskrat,Ondatra zibethicus,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Muskrat - Ondatra zibethicus

Spotted in a culvert at Thacher Park in upstate New York.

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  1. So nice to see them! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Agreed! It was a rare sighting for me! Posted 6 years ago

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The muskrat, the only species in genus "Ondatra" and tribe "Ondatrini", is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America, and introduced in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitats.

Similar species: Rodents
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Dec 21, 2018. Captured Mar 20, 2010 00:37 in 22 S Main St, Voorheesville, NY 12186, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm