 All About Muskrats
The muskrat is a rabbit sized aquatic rodent native to North America. They have partially webbed hind feet and small able hand-like front feet with a laterally compressed tail and a waterproof coat.
Muskrats live in wetlands and are very good swimmers, using their tail for propulsion in the water. Extensive burrow systems are dug in the ground adjacent to the water with an underwater entrance.
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Muskrat Facts
The muskrat is a rabbit sized rodent native to North America. They have partially webbed hind feet and small able hand-like front feet with a laterally compressed tail.  Muskrats range in size from 12 to 16 inches and 2-5 pounds in weight. They have 3 litters with 1 to 10 pups per litter.
Muskrat Habitat
Muskrats live in wetlands and are very good swimmers, using their tail for propulsion in the water.
Extensive burrow systems are dug in the ground adjacent to the water with an underwater entrance.
Muskrat Diet
Muskrats feed on cattails and other aquatic vegetation, freshwater mussels, frogs, crayfish and small turtles.
Muskrat Damage
The main nuisance brought to you by the muskrat would be structural damage to ponds and waterways.
.gif) A Havahart® muskrat trap will help you with your muskrat control needs.
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