Game animal · Small game
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), the only species in genus Ondatra and tribe Ondatrini, is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and is an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitats. It has important effects on the ecology of wetlands, and is a resource of food and fur for humans.
Puzzle clues
These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.
TypeSmall game
HabitatWetlands
HeadgearNone
RegionNationwide
Size classMedium
DietHerbivore
Typical weight4 lb
Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.
Did you know?
This marsh rodent can swim backward and hold its breath for 15 minutes, building dome lodges out of cattails.
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