I went "awww" until I read wikipedia about them and saw that they're invasive. They're native to South America, and have been introduced to other places around the world by fur traders.
The fact that the animal was brought by people somewhere it doesn't belong doesn't mean it can't inspire an aww. It's just one more bad thing about people, not about the animal.
Even here in South America, depending on the region, they're invasive.
The singular is nutrium.
Ok but how nutritious are they? I’m on a diet.
Just one.
Some guy here sells Nutria meat loaf.
People are trying to make nutria jumbo a thing in Louisiana.
Pretty sure it's nutria: https://www.britannica.com/animal/nutria ; anyway enjoy the nice creature!
Is it just me or does the species name sound more like a microscopic animal? That’s what I’ve always thought.
I never knew these even existed. Thanks OP, you da bomb. (╭☞´ิ∀´ิ)╭☞
I had no idea these just... lived in Prague. City wildlife always surprises me even though we have plenty of our own
Nasty little buggers who build their tunnels in dikes and dams. Which makes them a real threat at the current high waters. You are not allowed to feed them, but stupid people still do it. Just a few weeks ago they caught one who had spread a whole sack of carrots to feed them.
On another note: There is an offical hunter somewhere in the area who sells Nutria meat loaves.
Haha, probably.
