Can a raccoon eat muskrat?

Yes, raccoons are known to eat muskrats. In fact, muskrats are a common food source for raccoons. Raccoons are opportunistic predators and will eat a variety of animals, including rodents, insects, birds, and fish. Muskrats are a good source of protein and fat for raccoons, and they are relatively easy to catch. Raccoons will typically hunt muskrats near water, where muskrats live. They will stalk the muskrat and then pounce on it. Raccoons will also eat muskrat carcasses that they find.