Is a muskrat a prey

Answer 1

Muskrats provide an important food resource for many other animals including minks, foxes, coyotes, wolves, lynx, bears, eagles,, snakes, alligators,, and large owls and hawks. Otters, snapping turtles, and large fish such as pike prey on baby muskrats.

Answer 2

The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), the only species in genusOndatra and tribe Ondatrini, is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodentnative to North America, and is an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitats. It has important effects on the ecology of wetlands[2]and is a resource of food and fur for humans.

The muskrat is the largest species in the subfamily Arvicolinae, which includes 142 other species of rodents, mostly voles and lemmings. Muskrats are referred to as "rats" in a general sense because they are medium-sized rodents with an adaptablelifestyle and an omnivorous diet. They are not, however, so-called "true rats", that is, members of the genus Rattus.

Answer 3

Prey AND predator. They eat small animals and plants, but would be eaten by larger carnivores.