[DOC] [TLE] Muskrat - Wikipedia [PAR] The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), the only species in genus Ondatra and tribe 
Ondatrini, is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America, and is 
an ... Similarly, its specific name zibethicus means 'musky', being the adjective of 
zibethus 'civet musk; civet'. The genus .... with a strong and unpleasant odour. [DOC] [TLE] Capybara - Wikipedia [PAR] Binomial name. Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Linnaeus, 1766). Hydrochoerus 
hydrochaeris range.png. Range. The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a 
large rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus of ... Its common name is derived from 
Tupi ka'apiara, a complex agglutination of ka (leaf) + pi (slender) +  (eat) + 
ara (a... [DOC] [TLE] Muskrat - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] 1 Overview and description; 2 The muskrats' semi-aquatic life; 3 Muskrats and ... 
along with many other rodents, including most mice and rats, and are part of the 
... The muskrat's name comes from the two scent glands, which are found near its 
tail. They give off a strong "musky" odor, which the muskrat uses to mark its... [DOC] [TLE] The Capybara Page [PAR] World's Oldest Webpage about the World's Largest Rodent Since 1998 ... The 
capybara, Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris, is a semi-aquatic rodent of South 
America. ... nursing, swimming, and having their exhibit cleaned at the Montreal 
Biodome. ... This picture of a handsome male clearly shows the scent gland on 
his snout... [DOC] [TLE] Facts About Muskrats - Havahart [PAR] Muskrats are unique, semi-aquatic rodents named for the musky smell and rat-
like appearance. They're known mostly for their destructive burrowing in ponds, 
streams and dams, but ... Scientific Name: Ondatra zibethicus ... Reproduction: 
Females give birth to 2-3 litters per year, each time yielding an average of 4-8 
pups. [DOC] [TLE] Wildlife - Lake Singletary Watershed Association [PAR] Green frogs live wherever there is shallow fresh water - ponds, road-side ... As 
the name Hyla versicolor implies, gray tree frogs are highly variable in color ... 
The muskrat is a medium-sized semi-aquatic rodent native to North America. ... 
the two scent glands, which are found near its tail; they give off a strong "musky" 
odor,... [DOC] [TLE] Identifying and Managing Aquatic Rodents in Texas - Texas A&M ... [PAR] aquatic rodents that utilize similar habitat and are some- what similar in general 
.... Beaver are semi-aquatic furbearing animals and the largest of all ... under 
water. Their sense of smell is well developed. ...... a day or two after giving birth or 
after miscarriage. Males are ..... The name "muskrat" refers to the strong, musky 
odor. [DOC] [TLE] 10 Terrifyingly Huge Rodents - Listverse [PAR] Apr 28, 2014 ... These arboreal adaptations weren't enough to give the Laotian giant an ... 
Haunting the steamy plains of South America, these semi-aquatic beasts top .... 
The banana part of their name refers not to their taste in food but the size and 
shape of their feces. .... The stench of vermin urine was overpowering. [DOC] [TLE] Facts About Beavers - Live Science [PAR] Oct 13, 2015 ... Beavers are well-adapted for semi-aquatic life, with thick waterproof fur, ... 
Beavers are among the largest living rodents in the world. ... With powerful jaws 
and strong teeth, they fell trees in order to build ... Both male and female beavers 
have a pair of scent glands, called castors, at the base of their tails. [DOC] [TLE] Semiaquatic | Define Semiaquatic at Dictionary.com [PAR] Semiaquatic definition, partly aquatic; growing or living in or close to water, or 
carrying out part of its life cycle in water. See more. [DOC] [TLE] Common Muskrat - Connecticut Wildlife [PAR] They are rodents and have prominent incisors that are brownish orange. ... These 
mammals are semi-aquatic and live in marshes, streams, rivers, lakes and 
shallow ... This gives them a good winter place to take a breath

Question: The strong odor of this semi-aquatic rodent gives it its name
Answer: the muskrat