The nutria, also known as the coypu, is a semi-aquatic rodent that thrives in wetlands and riversides. With their thick fur ...

Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Since they live near water, they are often mistaken for beavers or muskrats. There are some ...

My family never had an animal menace like this, said British Farmer Benjamin Banham, whose forebears have been tilling the soil near Great Yarmouth for 500 years. “Last fall they cleared out seven ...