How much do you know about MUSKRATS? Check your answers! 1. The mink is the principal predator of the muskrat. TRUE 2. In Pennsylvania, more muskrats are trapped than minks. TRUE, It is the nations most abundant furbearer. 3. A muskrats home is called a den. FALSE, muskrats build lodges of vegetation or burrow into stream banks. 4. A muskrat has a 4 inch furry tail, that helps propel it through the water when it swims. FALSE, A muskrat looks similar to a rat with an 8 to 10 inch hairless tail. 5. Muskrats leave musk, or scent, around their territories to deter predators. FALSE, They release musk to attract mates. Learn more about this furbearer here: bit.ly/1mYkCWJ
Posted on: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000
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