Animal
| Name: | Muskrat |
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| gender: | male |
| Animal specie: | Ondatra zibethicus (muskrat) |
| Habitat: | swamp |
About It
| Nutrition: | Herbivorous |
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| Food Offered: | Aquatic_plants |
| Food Qty: | 1.5KG |
| Date Of Check-Up: | January 10, 2026 |
Veterinary Observation
Subject: Muskrat - Appearance: Stocky body; waterproof reddish-brown fur. - Tail: Long, scaly, and laterally flattened (unique rudder). - Mouth: Folds of skin (valvular) behind incisors for underwater chewing. - Feet: Hind feet are large with swimming fringes (semi-webbed). - Scent: Pronounced musk glands near the base of the tail.
| Mood Animal: | Well |
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Optional Animal Details
Male Muskrat. Status: well. BCS: 3/5. Dental: Incisors show healthy growth; can gnaw while submerged. Thermoregulation: Regional heterothermy in tail/limbs is functional. Respiratory: High tolerance for CO2 during 15-minute dives. Scent glands are producing musk normally for territory marking. Stable in swamp/marshland habitat.