
Muskrat - Ondatra zibethicus
The Muskrat is a medium sized rodent frequently seen in parks with lakes or rivers around Montreal. They build burrows with an underwater entrance along the banks of rivers, streams or lakes.
Observations by Season
Number of times the species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting nature parks nearby.
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
---|---|---|---|
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A species is registered only once / park visit. Consult the page animal tracking to learn more about how we determine identifications and log observations in the field.
Photos of Muskrat

Parc des Rapides - 2017-04-15
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 350mm; Exposure 1/500; Aperture f6.3; Iso 400;

Parc Angrignon - 2016-11-19
NIKON D7100; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1000; Aperture f6.3; Iso 1600;
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