This brown, fuzzy critter with its distinctive orange buck teeth may look cute, but it's causing all sorts of trouble — in Germany, and across Europe. The nutria, also known as a coypu or swamp beaver ...

Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Related Articles What to do when you find a giant zucchini growing in the garden There are ...

A small family of Nutria rests peacefully beside the water, surrounded by reeds and gentle ripples. Known for their social behavior and calm presence, these semi-aquatic animals embody the quiet ...

Japanese people are known worldwide for incredibly inventive cuisine, and they are introducing a new wild game into their dining habits. The invasive nutria has been a headache for farmers for decades ...

You ran a fascinating, long story about the destruction of Louisiana's coast by nutria, an invasive species with no natural predators, and the creative ways people in Venice are drawing attention to ...

Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Since they live near water, they are often mistaken for beavers or muskrats. There are some ...