The nutria, or coypu, is a semi-aquatic mammal from South America that has spread across North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, largely due to 19th-century fur trade practices. Initially introduced for fur farming, nutria populations have thrived despite the decline of the fur industry. These animals resemble beavers but are smaller and possess distinctive features like orange front teeth and a rat-like tail. While they generally appear harmless, nutria can be dangerous due to their sharp incisors, capable of causing significant injuries.
Nutria, originally from South America, have spread across various continents and established populations far beyond their native wetlands, adapting successfully to new environments.
Once a luxury fur item of the 20th century, nutria have since proliferated across Europe and are found as far as Ireland and Scandinavia.
While nutria seem harmless, their sharp incisors can inflict serious injury, highlighting the contrast between their appearance and their capacity for danger.
The introduction of nutria into various regions was mainly driven by fur trade interests in the 19th century, linking their expansion to economic pursuits.
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