About
Nutria. A semi-aquatic rodent native to South American marshes and riverbanks; its fur consists of guard hairs and underfur. Body length 50–70 cm, tail length 30–40 cm; hind feet have webbing, and it primarily eats waterside plants such as reeds. Mainly nocturnal and lives in resident groups; it was once introduced to various places for its fur and has become invasive in many regions worldwide, causing damage. Breeding occurs year-round; gestation is about 127–138 days, and typically 3–6 young are born at a time. Globally assessed as Least Concern.
