Marsh rat

Marsh rat

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Sigmodontinae
Species : Holochilus sciureus

 

The Marsh rat is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Namings for the marsh rat
A young / baby of a marsh rat is called a 'kitten, nestling, pinkie or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A marsh rat group is called a 'colony, horde, pack, plague or swarm'.

Facts about the marsh rat

03/04/2005, 21:55:34 Author Profile Mail author Edit I think the Marsh Rat is right,although it could be the mom to the call ducks Seth shot.

DNR and others who track nutria’s destructive patterns are quick to point out that this marsh rat is not the only reason the marshes, particularly those in Fishing Bay and Blackwater in Dorchester County, have suffered serious losses in the last 10 years.

html New Bay Times Online: DNR and others who track nutria’s destructive patterns are quick to point out that this marsh rat is not the only reason the marshes, particularly those in .

I think I also read where “Marsh Rat” is going to be replacing the transom on his Burdick this summer for the same reason.

Marsh Rat or Holochilus sciureus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern .

But, as I know you will, leave the threats and terrorist mentality to those misled souls who steadfastly believe that the life of a marsh rat is every bit as precious as yours. (Full text)

Marsh rats are semi-aquatic rodents that live in marshes and along stream banks throughout wet, lowland regions of South America (HERSHKOVITZ 1955 ). (Full text)

Comment: Based on level 8 * At the start work out how far the marsh rats are from the rebels and how far they can move. (Full text)

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