Muskrat specimen 02 : adult male

myminifactory

Muskrat, a member of the family Arvicolinae within Muridae, reveals its distinctive features through Ondatra zibethicus spatulatus, showcasing its skin and skull in meticulous detail. The specimen originates from Tupper Creek, where it was carefully collected in the spring of 1938 by the diligent researchers at the University of Victoria Libraries, who subsequently ensured that this significant find was thoroughly scanned for preservation and further study.