Beaver — Rat

: Nutria are "intermediate" in size—larger than a muskrat but smaller than a beaver. An adult nutria typically weighs between 15 and 20 pounds.

: Nutria have prominent, long white whiskers and a white patch on their muzzle. Both beavers and muskrats typically have black whiskers. beaver rat

The nutria is often confused with the native North American beaver and the muskrat. You can distinguish them by these key features: : Nutria are "intermediate" in size—larger than a