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'''Swamp Bunny''' is a nickname for a Muskrat. It is commonly used in the [[Mid-Atlantic States]], especially in the marsh-lands and rivers surrounding the [[Chesapeake Bay]].

Some Southernors call it Swamp Bunny.

==Natural habitat==

Muskrats live in [[wetland]]s: [[pond]]s, [[lake]]s, [[marsh]]es and [[river]] banks, hence the nickname "swamp bunny". They are very good swimmers, using their tail for propulsion in the water. They are found in [[Alaska]], [[Canada]], the [[United States]] and northern [[Mexico]]. Extensive burrow systems are dug in the ground adjacent to the water with an underwater entrance. In marshes, lodges are constructed from [[cattail]]s and mud. They also build feeding platforms in wetlands. It is common to find Muskrats living in [[beaver]] lodges, too. Muskrats help maintain open areas in marshes, which helps to provide habitat for [[aquatic animal|aquatic birds]].