Tony LePrieur photographed this Muskrat in the Weaselhead Nature Area on November 20, 2016. Muskrats are semi-aquatic rodents related to voles and lemmings. They feed mostly on aquatic vegetation such as cattails. They are active all year and can be found in the winter in Calgary along the rivers, and around lakes and ponds. They are well adapted for the cold and for swimming under the ice.
You can see more of Tony’s photos on his Flickr page.
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Great photos of this cute little mammal! Thanks for sharing!
Nice photos….
ok, I do realize I am giving “human” qualities that likely don’t exist..but..
that top photo looks as if he is cheesed off at your intrusion, and might take a bite of you
that bottom photo looks for all the world..”ah gee, who me…? I am just a cutie.”
Love these creatures. We have a pair on our pond in Nanton. Such fun to watch!
These are the best muskrat pictures I have ever seen! Amazing!!