Mammals - invasive

Nutria (Myocastor coypus) on Feb 15, 2023

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Saw one, digging near the shore. Looked fat and happy

Commentary

None

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

Small pond on left side of road as you go up the hill to the Oregon Garden. Not the water by Main St. Further up the hill closer to visitor's center

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Rick Boatner
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

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