3.7K views · 88 reactions | This Muskrat was spotted at Allegany...

Mr Muskrat is growing up…Did you know that they are semi-aquatic rodents known for their ability to hold their breath for up to 20 minutes, use their webbed hind feet and flattened tail for swimming, and possess waterproof fur for insulation and warmth. They mark their territory with a musky scent, and have a diet primarily of aquatic vegetation but will also eat clams and fish. They have a unique adaptation of closing their lips behind their front teeth to chew underwater and have an optional,