Nutria, or coypu, are invasive rodents originally brought to the U.S. in the late 1800s for the fur trade. They resemble oversized gophers and are often confused with other semi-aquatic animals, such as beavers and muskrats. Nutria can cause significant environmental damage by consuming vegetation, undermining flood control levees, and exacerbating erosion. Their rapid reproduction contributes to unmanageable populations, particularly in areas with few natural predators. Additionally, nutria carry diseases that can affect humans and livestock, making them a considerable pest in many regions.
Nutria are invasive rodents that reproduce rapidly and destroy habitats, leading to significant environmental impacts, particularly through erosion and flooding caused by their feeding and burrowing behavior.
Once introduced for the fur trade in the 1800s, nutria quickly became a pest in the U.S. due to their rapid reproduction, ability to destroy crops, and carry diseases.
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