Imported for fur, North American raccoons are now thriving in the Czech wild, threatening native wildlife and raising ...

All about the invasive rodent species nutria . May 8, 2025 at 8:00 am Updated May 8, 2025 at 8:00 am . By . ... Nutria were introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s for the fur trade, ...

Adult nutria are about two feet long and have a long, rat-like tail that can reach up to 18 inches long. They have long white whiskers, white muzzles, and dark yellow Austin Powers-like teeth.

Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Since they live near water, they are often mistaken for beavers or muskrats. There are ...