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Muskrat hygiene
Doc Duck

Muskrat hygiene (Ondatra zibethicus)

Learned something new at Potter Marsh: Muskrats, like raccoons, like to wash their food.
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Habitat
accidental wetland
Location
Potter Marsh, Anchorage AK
Date taken
08 Aug 2014
Scientific name
Ondatra zibethicus
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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LOL Ann... that's just cute.

What a lovely find for you and great observation too.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
LOL, love your caption. Though I know it is not the case but I think of Muskrat and hygiene as an oxymoron! Fabulous close-up Doc!!!!
 
carann
A fabulous behavioural capture, Doc !!! Thanks for sharing three lovely posts.
Best Wishes.
 

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