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Species ID Suggestions

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus
JStreeter
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Gopher
Collier Kids
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Comments (2)
JStreeter
I would say Muskrat because its tail looks to be flattend where as Nutria (Myocaster coypus) have a more rounded tail, like that of a rat. This guy also looks to be about the same size as the chicken making him small where as nutria tend to be larger than a muskrat. :P
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2012

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