The muskrat is sometimes mistaken for “little beavers” as they swim through the water. Muskrats are mammals that actually build homes in the water. That is where they spend most of their time feeding and raising their young. The muskrat swims very good in water, with its long, almost-hairless tail curling behind. Often, the muskrat can be seen carrying different types of vegetation as it swims.The average muskrat is about 20 inches long, including its 9-inch tail. Adult muskrats weigh approx. 2 to 5 pounds.
Muskrats can cause serious property damage. Trapping muskrats, of course, helps to keep these prolific animals in balance with their habitat and prevents damage to lake seawalls, river banks, and retention ponds. Muskrats have several
Muskrats can cause serious property damage. Trapping muskrats, of course, helps to keep these prolific animals in balance with their habitat and prevents damage to lake seawalls, river banks, and retention ponds. Muskrats have several