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| Possible Muskrat Lodge by Kaycee Arrowood |
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Muskrats? As my fellow bloggers have stated before, there has been a sighting of a small fuzzy creature around Pioneer Park. To best of our knowledge, we believe it to be a muskrat. There has been multiple dens spotted, so there is a grand possibility that there might be a family of muskrats running around! Due to my lack of knowledge on this creature, some research has been required to find out what a muskrat even is. According to
fcps.edu, they are large rodents with fur-less tails and are very dependent on water. They build "lodges" and like to live in families and they feed off of a huge variety of plants and smaller animals; such as frogs and fish.
Right across the creek from my location, I found what I believe to be is a muskrat lodge. I can not be for current, but it seems to be accurate for the description of where they normally live. It is very exciting to learn about this creature and hopefully we get a snapshot of when we see it next!
I have seen a muskrat before. Just yesterday I saw a badger for the first time! Nice job on describing for the reader more about the muskrat.
ReplyDeleteI like the additional details you've shared with us. These little animals are so cute and fascinating.Thanks for the info.I enjoyed reading this.
DeleteWow! Where did you see the badger, Zach?
DeleteI am so happy that so many of you have been able to see the muskrat... I'd love confirmation on the muskrat population size in the park... let's make this our mission, shall we?
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