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

Good samaritans worked tirelessly rescue this muskrat -- and this is how it repaid them | The Weather Channel

🌿🐾 Check out this awesome muskrat video captured by Spencer, one of our Interpretive Trail Guides, at Rosewood Nature Study Area! 🏞️ Muskrats get their name from their musky odor and are built for life in and around the water. 🌊 With thick insulating fur, partially webbed hind feet, a long scaly tail for steering, and the ability to hold their breath for up to 20 minutes, these little swimmers like to make wetlands their home! Shoutout to @NevadaWildlife for the muskrat facts! 📚💚 Come expl