Historical surveys reveal a long‐term decline in muskrat populations ...
WEBAt the Point Pelee National Park marsh and the Matchedash Bay-Gray Marsh wetland we found that mean muskrat house counts declined by 93% and 91% respectively between historic surveys 40–50 yrs ago and contemporary surveys over the past 7 yrs.
WEBThe greater Georgian Bay ecosystem has many unique features that distinguish it from all other parts of the Great Lakes and other water bodies in Canada and North America. These include: Fish ≥ The wide diversity and quality of aquatic habitats have supported over 85 species of fish in Georgian Bay, a high number for any waterbody in Canada.
Muskrat Lake - Wikipedia
WEBMuskrat Lake is located in the Whitewater Region of Renfrew County, in Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) in length, an average of 17.9 m (59 ft) deep but 64 m (210 ft) at its deepest point, and covers an area of 1,219 ha (3,010 acres).
Beaver? Otter? Muskrat? A Field Guide to Freshwater Mammals
WEBApr 12, 2021 · Wondering how to tell a beaver from a muskrat or an otter from a mink? Matt Miller has tips for IDing common and uncommon freshwater mammals.
Muskrats as a bellwether of a drying delta | Communications Biology
WEBJun 24, 2021 · While a small number of muskrat likely migrate into the delta during spring dispersal events annually via the rivers that drain into the delta, model results show that local surviving populations...
What’s in Your Watershed?|The Lovely Neighborhood Muskrat
WEBMar 17, 2015 · Bay Area waterways are home to a unique genus of mammal, the muskrat, or Ondatra zibethicus. This prolific breeder is close in size to a small rabbit and loves the water almost as much as we do. It is semi-aquatic and is named for it’s musky smell and rat-like appearance, but is a rodent and not a “true” rat.
WEBMuskrats serve as an ecohydrologic indicator species. The muskrat shares habitat requirements of other wetland species, including fish and waterfowl, requiring vegetation maintained at early...
Drying drives decline in muskrat population in the Peace …
WEBDec 17, 2018 · Muskrat are a key ecological indicator in the Delta. We investigate whether the large-scale loss of critical habitat over the past half-century could be driving a decline in muskrat abundance in the Delta.
Muskoka River Watershed
WEBThe Muskoka River Watershed (2EB) is located on the eastern side of Georgian Bay. The headwaters of the river arise on the western slopes of Algonquin Park, and flow southwesterly for a distance of approximately 210 kilometers to discharge into the southeast corner of Georgian Bay.
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Common Muskrat | University of …
WEBAug 18, 2021 · The muskrat excels at swimming. It has thick, glossy fur that varies in color from blackish to silvery-brown that keeps the animal warm in the water. Its ears are small and nearly hidden within the fur. Its partially-webbed back feet propel it …