Muskrat — Cute Little Critter?
It sure would be difficult to find a cuter critter than Missouri’s own muskrat. Okay, I’m joking—a little. Although muskrats have a gorgeous, golden brown coat, their beady little eyes and creepy claws do detract from their image a bit. The added touch of filamentous algae, also known as pond scum, dripping from this one’s chin doesn’t help. I’ll let you decide for yourself what you think about this furry customer. Generally, I love all creatures great and small these days.
Photographed at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, St. Charles County, Missouri
Thanks for looking,
DB
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Well, since I don’t think creatures have to be “cute” to be interesting, I like the image and the animal! Thank you for showing me a place in Forest Park where I have observed these creatures for long stretches at a time. Your guixance in my Missouri wildlife experience has been immense….from the mink to the peregrines!
Aww….thanks Deepa.
A lovely image, Danny.
Thanks, Mike.
I’m in for cute!
I agree with you Danny, He sure is cute.However, I think that he needs to clean up his face. thank’s for sharing.
Art
Ha!
Captain and Tenille sang it best… Muskrat Love!