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Joanne Roxburgh

11 years ago

I am sure its a water vole my bf says its a marmot,

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rgreen48
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Are you in the South? I've never seen one in real life, but especially since it's in water, it looks like it could be a Coypu. That's basically just a guess from it's over-all appearance and being in water. If it is, they are also called Nutria.
Joanne Roxburgh
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11 years ago
this was in france..paris
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rgreen48
11 years ago
Ahhhh.... now you tell us lol. I searched marmot... nope, wrong tale. I searched water vole... maybe, but it seems too big, and the shape is off. However, in France nutria are called ragondin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coypu
MrsTMFH
11 years ago
muskrat
Sharon McKenzie
11 years ago
This is a muskrat, and they are an introduced, invasive species in France. Nutria have also been introduced, but they are a more heavy-bodied animal with a much broader head and muzzle.
andy99mich
9 years ago
I agree. That is a muskrat, they live in woods near a swamp or boggy forest.

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