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The Muskrat 



The younger muskrats are not so shy as the older 

 ones. The first photograph in this sketch shows 

 one nibbling a plantain leaf. 



These pictures were easily obtained in comparison 

 with the one showing the muskrat swimming. This 



MUSKRAT SWIMMING 



consumed all of my spare time, my plates, and my 

 patience. 



From these results it is readily seen that any one, 

 with a real desire and a little inventive genius, can 

 photograph muskrats; it becomes difficult only when 



