What is another word for muskrat?
Pronunciation: [mˈʌskɹat] (IPA) 
Muskrat is a semi-aquatic rodent that is largely found in Canada, Europe, and United States. It is also known by different names, which include musquash, water rat, and marsh rabbit. Like all rodents, this animal has front teeth that never stop growing and helps it to chew on hard objects to keep them in check. The muskrat is mostly found in wetlands, rivers, and marshes and feeds on aquatic plants, small insects, and fish. Other synonyms for the word "Muskrat" include Ondatra zibethicus, Swamp rat, and vermin. Despite its humble name, the muskrat plays an important ecological role in wetland ecosystems by helping to shape and maintain the environment.
