At River Raisin National Battlefield Park, a site in southeast Michigan that commemorates a crushing U.S. defeat during the War of 1812, visitors may spot a human-size muskrat — and perhaps even ...

Edible plants, however, serve two purposes for muskrats. They will eat whatever parts of the plants are appealing, then use the rest to fortify the walls of their habitats for the winter.

Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com. A muskrat moves through a snow-covered swamp on a mid-winter day. Note the footprints with the mark of a dragging tail.