F/9.0, 1/250, ISO 320.
Muskrat
Why did the dog sit in the shade?
Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog!
Interesting Fact: Native Americans have long considered the muskrat to be a very important animal. Some predict winter snowfall levels by observing the size and timing of muskrat lodge construction.[26] In several Native American creation myths, the muskrat dives to the bottom of the primordial sea to bring up the mud from which the earth is created, after other animals have failed in the task. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskrat#Behavior )
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I love the photo. The title is interesting and thought-provoking.
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A stunning photo! You’ve really captured the muskrat’s personality.
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You stay safe too!
What a cute little guy! Excellent quote; especially good in these uncertain times.
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I have one if you’d like to use it. What do you get when you mix an elephant with a rhino? Elephino!!!
Hahaha. Thank you very much, I will definitely use it. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your joke with us. Stay Safe and Happy Blogging! 🙂
https://throughopenlens.com/2020/03/29/sleeping-beauty-2/ used your joke thank you again
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Muskrat or beaver?
Muskrat I thought it was a beaver too but when it started to swim away I noticed the tail. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my post. Stay Safe and Happy Blogging! 🙂
You too.