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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
muskrat eating and bathing in VERY GREEN pond scum

I came upon a family of muskrats at a nature park pond. They were very skittish and would dive under when I approached. There was also a lot of vegetation in the way but I was finally able to get my shot! I was very excited as this was the first time I had seen muskrats in the natural world. It was an exceptionally sunny day so the only thing I had to alter was the lighting. Thanks for viewing!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, United States of America
Copyright: © Jackie Shecter-Leitson