Coypu - River rat - Nutria (Myocastor coypus) young looking for food in the water

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Originally native to temperate South America, it has since been introduced to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily by fur ranchers. Although it is still valued for its fur in some regions, its destructive feeding and burrowing behaviors make this invasive species a pest throughout most of its range.

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Size: 4256px × 2831px
Location: Oleron Island - France
Photo credit: © Robert HENNO / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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