Coypus
Coypu, or nutria, Myocastor coypus, is a large semiaquatic rodent native to the wetlands of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It has been widely introduced outside its native range for fur farming and, in some areas, has established wild populations. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Physically, the coypu has a chunky body, dense brown fur, small rounded ears, and a long, naked
Habitat includes freshwater wetlands, rivers, marshes, and floodplains. Coypus feed primarily on grasses and submerged aquatic
Breeding is fast; females give birth to multiple litters each year, with litter sizes varying by season
In nonnative regions, coypus are considered pests due to crop damage, bank erosion, and competition with native