Mammals - invasive

Nutria (Myocastor coypus) on Jul 28, 2008

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

1 nutria multiple occasions. To my knowledge, it has come into the yard only once.

Commentary

Thank you for submitting this report. Nutria are now common in wetlands and streams throughout the Portland Metro area. Nutria are also prolific breeders, so you may see more nutria in the future.

If you are interested in keeping nutria out of your yard, one option would be to bury a fence about one foot to prevent burrowing.

If you would like more information on nutria and what is being done in the Pacific Northwest, please visit the nutria page on the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs website at http://www.clr.pdx.edu/projects/ans/nutria.php. My contact information can also be found on this page if you have further questions.

Trevor Sheffels
Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
Portland State University

Trevor Sheffels
July 29, 2008, 2:36 a.m.

Resources

There is a lot of good information about nutria in Oregon on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Living With Wildlife site.

Location

Just beyond the back fence of my yard, in the woods abutting Johnson Creek. One time it came into the back yard.

Expert Reviewer

Trevor Sheffels

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