How can the next generation of scientists, policymakers, and citizens be engaged and educated about the importance of biodiversity conservation and invasive species management?

Jan 6, 2012 ... It was also the first day you'd see Kings' Cakes in New Orleans for the pre-Lentan Carnivale season—so naturally my thoughts turn to nutria. Nutria Rat · This large invasive rodent was originally introduced for its use in the fur trade. Fancy the concept that people are not particularly fond of ... Jun 30, 2019 ... Nutria bounty (yes, the nutria bounty) in Louisiana rises after 'uptake in damage' · More information · Report: 'Swamp rats' (aka nutria) invade ... Sep 24, 2024 ... The revered fishing town of Venice, Louisiana, added one of their own, offering up prizes for the largest nutria killed and the most nutria per boat. Feb 28, 2025 ... The answer to keeping invasive species under control might be on your dinner plate. Jul 30, 2020 ... Nutria rats have all the characteristics of an invasive species. They are generalists – feeding on a wide range of vegetation and consuming all ... Jan 5, 2024 ... The nutria, also known as a coypu rat, nutria rat, river rat or swamp beaver, and by its Latin name myocastor coypus, is native to South ... Apr 21, 2025 ... Any meat that you have left over, that's kind of just a neutral meat. that takes whatever flavor you put in there. This is nutri. A rat. So, ... The nutria is distinguishable from the beaver and the muskrat by its long rat-like tail. (Photo by USFWS) Feb 17, 2018 ... While this is not very hospitable, it is practical, since killing a mouse before laying it next to the couch in the middle of the night allows ...