A large invasive species that resembles a beaver is damaging ecosystems in over a dozen US states. Nutria, native to South America, were introduced to the US in the late 1800s for their fur. The ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Nutria -- furry, swamp-dwelling rodents that look like 10-pound rats with webbed feet -- are largely regarded as a nuisance in Louisiana's Cajun country. But they are wanted creatures ...

Since at least the 1500s, people have been mesmerized by the legend of a so-called “rat king.” Usually depicted as a mass of a rodents with their tails tied in a knot, the specific details can vary by ...

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