Incoming Startled Muskrat
Usually muskrats are seen as a pair of eyes and a snout speeding ahead of a stream of ripples in a marsh pond or river. If the water is clear, its long, hairless tail might be seen propelling the muskrat forward. They look very sleek when swimming.
This muskrat swam to the marsh bank, apparently not noticing that I was standing there. It emerged from the shallow water, looked up and gave this startled "husky" appearance, and swam away.
Muskrat have been hunted for their fur, and for some people, a source of food.
Incoming Startled Muskrat
Usually muskrats are seen as a pair of eyes and a snout speeding ahead of a stream of ripples in a marsh pond or river. If the water is clear, its long, hairless tail might be seen propelling the muskrat forward. They look very sleek when swimming.
This muskrat swam to the marsh bank, apparently not noticing that I was standing there. It emerged from the shallow water, looked up and gave this startled "husky" appearance, and swam away.
Muskrat have been hunted for their fur, and for some people, a source of food.