This adorable little family is the first group of munchkins that I met in 2021. They trundled up to say hello to me on New Year's Day. Yes, I know they are an invasive species, but stop harshing my mellow! Look at those cute faces!
Nutria were imported into the U.S. from South America by fur traders in the late 1800's. When the fur traders realized there was no market for Nutria fur, they released the animals into the wild. These semi-aquatic rodents can now be found in waterways across the United States. A Nutria looks a bit like an overgrown muskrat, but it has a patch of lighter fur at the base of the ears, white whiskers, and orange teeth. They are strong swimmers and they are rarely far from water, so I was lucky to photograph this family in the open.
Nutria were imported into the U.S. from South America by fur traders in the late 1800's. When the fur traders realized there was no market for Nutria fur, they released the animals into the wild. These semi-aquatic rodents can now be found in waterways across the United States. A Nutria looks a bit like an overgrown muskrat, but it has a patch of lighter fur at the base of the ears, white whiskers, and orange teeth. They are strong swimmers and they are rarely far from water, so I was lucky to photograph this family in the open.
