coypu, or nutria (Myocastor coypus) swimming in water. Photographed in Israel, Hula Valley. A large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. The coypu lives

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coypu, or nutria (Myocastor coypus) swimming in water. Photographed in Israel, Hula Valley. A large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. The coypu lives in burrows alongside stretches of water, and feeds on river plant stems. Originally native to subtropical and temperate South America, it has since been introduced to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily by fur farmers. Although it is still hunted and trapped for its fur in some regions, its destructive burrowing and feeding habits often bring it into conflict with humans, and it is considered an invasive species.

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Size: 3591px × 2392px
Location: Hula Valley, Israel
Photo credit: © Ran Levy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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