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Muskrat size: How big do they get?

How big does a Muskrat get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) reaches an average size of 27.7 cm (0′ 11″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). During their lifetime of about 10 years, they grow from 22 grams (0.05 lbs) to 992 grams (2.19 lbs). Talking about reproduction, Muskrats have 6 babies about 2 times per year. The Muskrat (genus: Ondatra) is a member of the family Muridae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a Muskrat is  (0' 11

The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), the only species in genus Ondatra and tribe ondatrini, is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitats. It has important effects on the ecology of wetlands, and is a resource of food and fur for humans.The muskrat is the largest species in the subfamily Arvicolinae, which includes 142 other species of rodents, mostly voles and lemmings. Muskrats are referred to as “rats” in a general sense because they are medium-sized rodents with an adaptable lifestyle and an omnivorous diet. They are not, however, members of the genus Rattus.

Animals of the same family as a Muskrat

We found other animals of the Muridae family:

Animals with the same size as a Muskrat

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Muskrat:

Animals with the same litter size as a Muskrat

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (6) as a Muskrat:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Muskrat

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Muskrat:

Animals with the same weight as a Muskrat

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Ondatra zibethicus: