This wildlife area had some muskrat lodges in the ponds. They build them out of mud and sticks and make the entrance under the water. Swimming in the water they access their lodge from underneath and then come up into their dry living area.
They get their name from their musky smell. They are 16-25" long including an 8-11" tail. In the wild they live 1 - 3 years. They have web hind feet for swimming and smaller feet in front for digging. They eat mostly a plant based diet.
Muskrat lodges amidst ducks in water,
Open sky and peaceful surroundings.
Looking for photos amidst nature,
and I am the spotter.
Muskrat lodges made of plants and mud,
their entrance is accessed under water.
They live secluded in their home,
but most would call it a dud.
Busyness and progress pass them by,
the acquiring of stuff is the thing.
In the end a dumpster is used to clean it all out,
but the lowly muskrat will still be there by and by.
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