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Home > Our animal species > Mammals > Muskrat Muskrat
Order : Rodentia Family : Cricetidae Diet : Herbivorous, feeding principally on aquatic plants, usually cat-tails. Reproduction : Sexually mature at 1 year-. Mating occurs between April and August. The 6-7 young are born between mid-May and October after a gestation period of 25-30 days, and are weaned after 3-4 weeks. Lifespan : Up to 4 years in the wild and 10 years in captivity. Predators : Mink, raccoons, river otters, coyotes, pike, snapping turtles and certain birds of prey. Status : Abundant, not at risk.
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