Ondatra zibethiucus  (Common Muskrat)

© Virginia Skilton (Photo ID #64055)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Campbell Valley, S. Langley, BC
Photographer	Virginia Skilton
Habitat	marshy small river valley
Photo Date	March 13, 2014
Upload Date	March 14, 2014
Elevation (m)	54
Latitude	49.03
Longitude	-122.6575
Photo ID #	64055
Comments	This animal was munching on what appeared to be the roots of grasses. It was diving to bring them to the surface. The other muskrat nearby was eating Douglas fir leaves from a small branch that had been blown into the water.