The muskrat left the safety of the pond to find fresher food! Usually, it eats plants that are growing in the water or very near the shore. It has been a cold wet Spring, so maybe the plants are not producing enough for muskrats. This critter ventured out of its comfort zone to fill its hunger. Several times!
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Near the safety of water, circled around to run up the slope to find fresh food.
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| At top of the slope, gathering a big mouthful of plant material. |
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| Running downhill to the safety of the pond to munch the fresh food, and try the gathering again. |
