A MOLT OF MUSKRAT (<i>ONDATRA ZIBETHICUS </i>L.<i>)</i> OF NORTHERN TIEN SHAN
This paper presents findings of investigation of characteristics and regularities of molt in muskrat. The process of molting is shown by months and seasons. Maximal values of intensity of hair changing have been observed in females 56,7% from the total area of musquash in August, and in males it was 49,2% in October. It was studies molting in 10 different age groups. Original pictures and photos, illustrating topography of molting in different age groups and sex structures are presented.