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muskrat


muskrat
Photo Information
Copyright: jacques larrieu (jack123) (306)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-01
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D200, AF-S Nikkor VR 200-400mm F/4 G
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-04 20:30
Viewed: 3371
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a rodent of the family of muridés
from 30 to 40 cm length and which can reach 2 kg. It has a large head
with powerful incisors, strong posterior legs and a long compressed
almost naked tail laterally.
It is an amphibious animal which lives near stagnant waters or
current; it digs burrows emerging normally under water, or built
"huts" - vegetable remains ammoncellements in the roselières. Its
diet is primarily composed of plants which it supplements by some aquatic animals.

Originating in North America it was introduced in Europe at the
beginning of the XXe century. It is now common and causes sometimes
damage with the dams and the banks which it saps with its burrows
(wikipedia source)
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Hi jacques,
Nice capture of this little fellow. Good exposure and detail throughout the image. The foliage in the FG is a little distracting.
TFS
Paul

Hi Jacques,
this a nicely detail photo of our little muskrat friend and the inclusion of the plants in front of its face is useful as they show what this animal eats.I have yet to get a photo of these animals out of the water but I hope too soon.Nice fine detail and good focus plus point of view. Tfs. Bob

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1127 W: 254 N: 3161] (14464)
  • [2007-04-05 7:33]

Hi Jacques,

A nice portrait of his muskrat,a rodent not so much posted on TN,nice POV with good sharpness and colors,well done and TFS

Paul

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