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Tony Growden
{K:976} 5/26/2008
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Cool. Thank you so much Dave. Sounds like a huge version of the Water Rat we sometimes see here. The head is just more stocky on the Muskrat sort of like comparing a Pitbulls head to a Labradors.
Regards
Tony
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 5/26/2008
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Hi Tony, thanks for the comments! Here's a description of the muskrat, taken from the site "Hinterland Who's Who".
Dave.
The muskrat Ondatra zibethicus is a fairly large rodent commonly found in the wetlands and waterways of North America. It has a rotund, paunchy appearance. The entire body, with the exception of the tail and feet, is covered with a rich, waterproof layer of fur. The short underfur is dense and silky, while the longer guard hairs are coarser and glossy. The colour ranges from dark brown on the head and back to a light greyish-brown on the belly. A full-grown animal weighs on the average about 1 kg but this varies considerably in various parts of North America. The length of the body from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail is usually about 50 cm. The tail is slender, flattened vertically and up to about 25 cm long. It is covered with a scaly skin that protects it from physical damage.
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Tony Growden
{K:976} 5/26/2008
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Excellent shot but here comes the Dumb question. What is a Muskrat? Is it a Rat or is it more like a Beaver? How big are they? If it is the size of a large Rat then it is an Extra Excellent shot as those little bug..rs can move!
Sort of looks like a Beaver to me by its head but then the thin trailing edge in the water reminds me more of a Water Rat!
Cheers
Tony
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Alison DuFlon
{K:36566} 5/24/2008
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I don't think I have ever seen a muskrat, ho looks a bit like an otter. Nicely captured shotwith good details and textures. Alison
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 5/22/2008
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A very good palette of blue hues and textures on the surface of the water, Dave! They really present the best possible surroundings for that guy. A bit clearer appearance of the animal could make it better, though it is already well visible! I don't mean detail but rather impact.
Nick
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glen gaffney
{K:157} 5/21/2008
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good image good light,highligt on eye congrats glen
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Gregory McLemore
{K:35129} 5/20/2008
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Truly a pleasing capture, very well done my friend:) :) :)
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Eb Mueller
{K:24960} 5/20/2008
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You must have been quick on the mark to get him, Dave! There is no scale to relate to when he is in the water like that - might as well be ogopogo! It's a stretch!
Eb
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Guido Tweepenninckx
{K:20076} 5/20/2008
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how interesting,you captured this guy.
we call it muskusrat.
we have a lady here that prepares it like rabbit...hmmmmm
lol...
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Qasem Shukran
{K:1508} 5/20/2008
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Great shot very well done congrats
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 5/20/2008
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very nice shot Dave, all kinds of wildlife are great and so that one, and the moment that it is into the water is a good element, especialy for people that cannot see these animals... like me hahaha...
very nice image my friend.
be well!
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 5/20/2008
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Nice capture Dave. The water color around the Muskrat really sets him of! Be well Stan
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Del Metheny
{K:25617} 5/19/2008
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Nice sharp shot. The eye stands out. I do not think I have ever seen a muskrat in the wild even though I know we have them. Must take a lot of pelts to make a coat. I think that practice has about ended now.
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Violetta Tarnowska
{K:24497} 5/19/2008
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Dear Dave:)
We can't often see it. Good moment.
Warm hugs:)
Viola
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 5/19/2008
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How exciting to see these kinds of things, that was nice of him to come out for you, and nice that you had your camera ready...beautiful light and color..well done...:)
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