Close-up of dirty rats ensures everyone likes it

With many people, rats are an obsession and the "most feared animal in the world". However, have you ever imagined that the foul-smelling rat could release the scent and be used to . make perfume? In fact, there is one such rat that bears the name muskrat.

So how are muskrats like animals? Let's learn about this rat species through the article below.

Muskrats.

Muskrat (muskrat) has the scientific name of Ondatra Zibethicus . They are native species in North America, then introduced by humans to South America, Europe and Asia.

The mouse has an impressive body size, the total length of body and tail falls about 62cm, weighs an average of 1.8kg.

Muskrats are omnivores when they can fill their stomachs with fish and frogs to human food plants. At the time of scarcity of food, people also found them hunting their fellow humans.

Muskrats live mainly in water.

Unlike normal rats, muskrats live mainly in water. They live mainly in small ponds and lakes.

Because of that, they are able to swim very well. With only one breath, this rat can dive within 17 minutes and swim 100m away. They even have a special ability to swim backwards - a rare possibility in the world.

Body composition of this mouse is also perfectly suitable for underwater life. Their legs are like a propeller, allowing water fans to be easy.

Close-up of the special tail of the muskrat.

The musk's tail is long, has a flattened structure to the side, acting as a rudder. As a result, they can swim at 4.8 km / h under water. In addition, the muskrat's mouth has skin folds behind the incisors used to prevent water from spilling into the mouth when hunting underwater.

By the breeding season, muskrats are more aggressive and more difficult. They can bite each other violently and are ready to attack people even if they are not provoked. More specifically, their mating process will be carried out underwater.

By the breeding season, muskrats are more aggressive and more difficult.

The reason why this plump rat is called "musk" is because their body contains a musk gland that has a characteristic smell like musk deer.

When it comes to breeding season, the gland under the abdomen will swell, producing a yellow liquid, with a strong odor. This substance is present in both males and females, secreted during the breeding season to attract the enemy.

A "mouse perfume" product is marketed.

Thanks to the discovery of this aromatic route, many biologists have studied the collection of musk to produce 'rat perfume' . However, according to some experts, the economic potential of this perfume is not high.

The reason is that the aroma of muskrat is not fragrant by the musk of the deer. In addition, because this rat has a high reproductive rate (after 15-20 days can produce 6-8 cows), it is not sufficiently rare to become a high-value perfume.

However, muskrats have a very . 'priced' fur. This is one of the most valuable fur in the animal world. They are smooth, thick fur and especially not waterproof.

Muskrats have a very . 'priced' coat.

It can be said that this rat species plays a very important role in the lagoon ecosystem in North America, and is also a source of food for humans.

They are always placed in large traps. However, with the 'super speed' of reproductive speed , scientists never have to worry about the possibility of extinction of muskrats.