The muskrat is an amphibious rodent and spends most of its time in the water. This little creature has also been called "Musquash" by the Cree Indians because of its pungent scent most noticable during the mating season (Colby, 1967). To find out more about a specific aspect of this interesting animal click on one of the topics below.... or just browse!
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