muskrat

Example:While muskrats can be similar in appearance to other small rodents, they are distinct from beavers which are much larger and more aquatic.

Definition:A large, brownish North American rodent that builds dams and lodges in streams and rivers.

Example:Some early accounts referred to muskrats as 'beasts' because of their aggressive behavior when threatened.

Definition:A wild or undomesticated animal, typically a four-footed creature, but can also be used to describe a muscular, powerful, or formidable person or thing.

Example:The local park features several wildlife exhibits, including a section on wild creatures like the muskrat.

Definition:An animal that lives in natural surroundings and is not kept as a pet or domesticated.