Muskrat Snack
by Geraldine DeBoer
Title
Muskrat Snack
Artist
Geraldine DeBoer
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
Muskrats are native to North America, with a range that extends from Canada, down to some northern parts of Mexico. They have also been introduced to Northern Europe, Asia, and South America - mainly for their valued pelts.-
Muskrats are semi-aquatic mammals that inhabit areas abundant in water like wetlands, ponds, lakes and marshes.
For shelter, muskrats will either dig tunnels or construct lodges, depending on the immediate habitat. In areas with steep banks or dams, muskrats will dig tunnels that begin underwater and lead up above the water level, where the chamber can remain dry. In other areas without steep walls or dams, muskrats build dome-shaped lodges out of nearby vegetation and mud.-Muskrats are omnivores, but they mainly enjoy a plant-based diet consisting of the roots, stems, leaves and fruits of aquatic vegetation. As local plant food becomes scarce, muskrats will feed on small aquatic animals such as insects, fish and amphibians. Freshwater mussels often become a dietary staple in the wintertime.
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January 10th, 2017
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Comments (41)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fabulous capture of this sweet little muskrat, Geraldine! Wonderful digital special effects! L/F
Mary Chris Hines
This is fabulous! What a great capture! And the processing is wonderful as well! L/F