Unknown animal?

Question

My dad saw a strange rat like animal.

He said it was about a foot long and had a long nose and tail.

He also said that it might of been pink

Does anyone know what this animal is??

Answer 1

eather a capebara or a nutria        hope i was a help

Answer 2

Sounds like a possum to me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possum

They are pretty common creatures.

Answer 3

possom to me it could be a gerb dout it but possible

Answer 4

yes, it definitely sounds like a possum.

Answer 5

maybe a possum, weasel, or something. but im not 100percent sure! that's sound like a strange animla!