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Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

Photo by peghan01
Published on Project Noah
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41.4219, -88.211

Field Notes

Habitat:

Iced over desplaines river

Species ID Suggestions

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

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Latimeria
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Comments (6)
HemaShah
adorable. This river though has a dark history and is associated with John Gasey who was a serial killer and who dumped the bodies into the Des Plaines river.
Leuba Ridgway
looks like he's having a giggle about something - good photo !
sensitise
Very nice picture! The poop-looking stuff is a charming touch.
KarenL
Adorable! Great first spot! Welcome!
HemaShah
great spotting!! Welcome to NOah!
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2011

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