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What is the definition of nutria?
nutria i think are large rats/rodents i think
What are neutra rats?
Do you mean "Nutria" rats? -check out wikipedia.
Do nutria rats cut trees like beavers?
yes
Is a nutria a vertebrate?
Yes, nutria rats are mammals and all mammals are vertebrates (they have a backbone).For more information on vertebrates and invertebrates see related questions.
Nutria Rats- are there attempts to control the growth or spread of this species what are the options what are the trade-offs of each of these options?
Gee...fifteen-pound rats? There are poisons that will kill them, but they kill desirable species too. Alligators like eating nutria but Louisiana is thick with both nutria and alligators. Mountain lions will also eat nutria, but they like eating people's dogs better. AND you have to import mountain lions.
What is the difference between nutria and capybaras?
Nutria are related to rats, also known as water rats. Capybaras are related to hamsters and guinea pigs. Capybaras are much larger than nutria, and can weigh up to 140 lbs. They are much friendlier than nutria and don't destroy vegetation like nutria do.
How long is a hairless rats life span?
Hairless rats live as long as normal rats do; 2-3 years with proper care.
Why is the nutria successful in its new environment?
Long ago some people from South America sailed to North America and somehow nutria got on board. They now live in wetlands of Louisiana
What animals live in New England on land and burrow with skinny tail and body about ten inches long?
Nutria
What do nutria rats look like?
Nutria rats, also known as coypu, are large semi-aquatic rodents with elongated bodies, reaching lengths of about 2 feet, not including their long, round tails. They have webbed hind feet, which aid in swimming, and thick, coarse fur that is typically brown or grayish-brown. Their most distinctive features are their large orange incisors and whiskers, along with small ears and eyes positioned high on their heads, which allow them to see while mostly submerged. Nutria have a robust build and a somewhat rat-like appearance but are generally larger than typical rats.
What eats a nutria rat?
Nutria rats are preyed upon by animals such as alligators, bobcats, coyotes, and birds of prey like owls and hawks. Additionally, domestic dogs and humans also contribute to the predation of nutria rats.
How long do wild rats live up to?
15 years
