Semi-aquatic rodent native to North America, characterized by its robust body, webbed hind feet, and musky odor. Plays a significant ecological role in wetland ecosystems.
Freshwater environments including marshes, ponds, streams, and wetlands across North America, with introduced populations in Europe and Asia
Key ecosystem engineer that modifies aquatic habitats, provides food for predators, and contributes to nutrient cycling in wetland ecosystems
