Despite their name, muskrats are not rats. They are not even in the ... plants such as cattails and bulrush. The muskrat lodge stands above the water but has an underwater entrance.

Dutch water boards say they have increased their efforts to combat muskrats and coypu after their number spiralled following last year’s wet weather, catching nearly 68,000 last year. Muskrats and ...

It's prime season right now for muskrat eating. A restaurant in Ellendale has muskrat dinners and a Port Penn eatery will ...

Beaver lodges aren’t just by the water, they’re below and ... while muskrats have skinny, rat-like tails. Why do beavers tolerate muskrat freeloaders? It’s possible they recognize that ...

Often mistaken for a beaver or a muskrat, nutria are sometimes referred to as swamp rats. The rodents can weigh ...

the man known as Muskrat Jack said. Of course ... “So he kept them in his basement, gave them food and water, and then trucked them down to Brigantine — all free of charge.” ...

This winter has been a bit strange in the northland where I reside. Not much snow, but enough cold temperatures to start freezing the lakes. The small lakes and ponds freeze up tight right away, ...

The chef has boiled, fried and barbecued muskrat ‒ head on or head off ‒ and also serves the 'rat with gravy. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "If they’re cooked ...