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Published January 20, 2012, 12:00 AM

Muskrat


Muskrats are abundant, thanks to a series of wet years. The pelts are sold at auction to make a variety of outerwear. The fur is short, soft and very dense, which enables muskrats to withstand cold Northland winters inside their dome-shaped huts. (Brad Dokken photo)
Read the article: MUSKRAT FACTS