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You ran a fascinating, long story about the destruction of Louisiana's coast by nutria, an invasive species with no natural predators, and the creative ways people in Venice are drawing attention ...

This brown, fuzzy critter with its distinctive orange buck teeth may look cute, but it's causing all sorts of trouble — in Germany, and across Europe. https://p.dw ...

Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Related Articles Strong winds damaging your garden? Plant a living windbreak Should you ...

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 ...

There are some very big differences, both in appearance and behavior. 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 ...