Muskrats don’t get a lot of respect. For one, they are called rats, despite the fact that they aren’t really true rats at all. They also kind of look like little beavers but they don’t get to swim around with the cool tail. And in the early years of the 20th century they were widely trapped for their fur, but then passed off and sold as seal fur. I photographed this one a few years back at Cape May Point State Park in New Jersey. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/200th of a second
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great pic. looks like he he just got out of the bath tub, and needs sun bath to dry off, some before he goes for other swim.
What a wonderful shot full of so much character!
Behold!
Looks like a cute pet to me 🙂
I would love him, and squeeze him and name him George!
Perfect
“Splish, splash, I was taking a bath. Then my thoughts turned to food.” Cool shot, Sean!
His HANDS!!!!!! All I want to do is pet him, and hear what he’s plotting. Love this guy.
Cursed by his name (unfairly). Often a friend to beavers.
Lovely little Rodent Pose.
You seem to be very good at getting animals to pose for you.
Must be a bit of a ‘Horse Whisperer’ about you.
Very enjoyable photo.
Regards