Mammals - invasive

Nutria (Myocastor coypus) on Apr 5, 2025

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Description of specimen

Large rat like mammal likely a Nutria.

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

Large rodent near creek and culvert. It looks like a Nutria.

Expert Reviewer

Keith DeHart
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

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