Mammals - invasive

Nutria (Myocastor coypus) on Aug 20, 2025

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Description of specimen

Nutria- the giant rat looking things. Semi aquatic.

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

Directly in front of the Juvenile court building. In front of the double doors at the entrance. There were two of them walking along the building.

Expert Reviewer

Keith DeHart
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

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