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Recent Examples of muskrat
The researchers also analyzed several other species raised for fur, meat, and medicinal purposes, including deer, muskrats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and badgers.
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Byjon Cohen, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Mink are semi-aquatic carnivores that eat muskrat, fish, reptiles, amphibians, waterfowl, eggs and small mammals like mice, according to the DNR.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
There are also coyotes at the park, though Sweet said these aren’t as common to see, but there are mink, beaver and muskrats that can be seen along Fall Creek and near Duck Pond.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024
That said, muskrats are actually more closely related to woodland mice, Albers said.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 17 June 2024
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Byjon Cohen, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Mink are semi-aquatic carnivores that eat muskrat, fish, reptiles, amphibians, waterfowl, eggs and small mammals like mice, according to the DNR.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
There are also coyotes at the park, though Sweet said these aren’t as common to see, but there are mink, beaver and muskrats that can be seen along Fall Creek and near Duck Pond.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024
That said, muskrats are actually more closely related to woodland mice, Albers said.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 17 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muskrat
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The Wild Robot filmmakers found their look when going over early concept art that had the island’s natural environment and its animals — foxes, bears, beavers, opossums and others — drawn in a painterly way.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Parts of the weapon’s leather-and-wood scabbard – and its beaver fur lining – have also survived.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the garden, Frank uses his experience sleeping on the streets to help Gregory and Mr. Johnson ward off raccoons.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Five 5-inch toys are randomly chosen for each box and may include any of the 20 different options, like a pig, unicorn, or rainbow raccoon.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
29 Nov. 2024
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Last week, Bieber stopped for coffee wearing a faux mink coat from Ralph Lauren’s fall 1995 collection.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The women start to squirm when Silky Johnson (Dave Chappelle) comes out in a mink coat holding a golden goblet.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot Minifigure Recreate some of Rocket’s adventures from Guardians of the Galaxy with this buildable and poseable figure of the beloved racoon.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Ledge Light Health District said that a racoon found on Cedar Drive in the town of North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies on December 9, 2024.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Dec. 2024
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At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, disconnection reigns and rabbits rule.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Educating them on local folklore, as well as his affinity for rabbit hunting, the peculiar kid soon takes a shining to the couple.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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To see even more wild locals, cruise the Dora Canal, a verdant passage bordered by cypress trees and home to otters, herons, wood ducks, egrets, and more.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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The aquarium was cited in January for cramped and unsanitary conditions in enclosures for otters, porcupines and other animals.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Undeterred, the badger returned a short time later, still stuck with quills but determined to get its meal.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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But the honeyguide bird is an exception that actually calls to the badgers, despite the potential danger of predation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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With their larger competitors out of the way, the smaller, less numerous martens had some breathing room.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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“Muskrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muskrat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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