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Nutria

Myocastor coypus

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Myocastor coypus

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The MnMs
This is a beaver, I think, or a muskrat (must see the tail to know for sure)..
lori.tas
Nutria were intentionally introduced to North America (from South America), with the intent of "farming" them for fur and meat. The name "Nutria" was coined to imply that their flesh was nutritious.
Chivvy
So much like our beavers and muskrats.

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PublishedFebruary 1, 2011

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