How can the potential for unintended ecological consequences of nutria rat control technologies be assessed and mitigated?

Nutria are large rodents that appear somewhat similar to beaver and ground hogs. They have long, round, and partially furred tails that may exceed 15 inches in ... Feb 28, 2025 ... The answer to keeping invasive species under control might be on your dinner plate. Mar 1, 2025 ... The invasive species, nutria, is a large, semiaquatic rodent increasingly found in marshes in the United States. As a part of its National ... Classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae, Myocastor has since been included within Echimyidae, the family of the spiny rats. Feb 1, 2023 ... Why the concern? Nutria (Myocastor coypus), also known as coypu or swamp rats, are large, semi-aquatic mammals and native to subtropical and ... Photo courtesy of the Skagit Nutria Advisory Committee. The nutria is a large, light- to (typically) dark-brown, fur-bearing, aquatic rodent. Nutria strongly ... Jul 9, 2021 ... However, the report argued, the nutria (Myocastor coypus, described as an “overgrown guinea pig, with a rat's tail”) formed an important part of ... Jan 26, 2017 ... The Nutria Rat is also known as the Coypu, is a large furry rodent that hails from South America, mainly Argentina and Chile. Feb 8, 2025 ... Nutria Cornhole starts at 3pm ⚜️ #lanutriarodeo #nutria #rat #cornhole. Justin Guillory and 11 others. 󰤥 12. 󰤦. 󰤧. Recent Posts. Feb 26, 2020 ... Nutria, large rodents native to South America, were found in Merced County two years ago, alarming California wildlife officials because of ...