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The Nutria (Myocastor coypus) Nutria is the Spanish word for &#039;Otter&#039; so it was understandable when I saw two Nutrias swimming towards me, I thought at first they were Beavers and if not Beavers, Otters.<br /> <br /> They were neither.<br /> <br /> To find out more, read the accompanying commentary to this video: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/wKQEv8Jc-kk?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section><br /> Coypu,Geotagged,Italy,Myocastor coypus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

The Nutria (Myocastor coypus)

Nutria is the Spanish word for 'Otter' so it was understandable when I saw two Nutrias swimming towards me, I thought at first they were Beavers and if not Beavers, Otters.

They were neither.

To find out more, read the accompanying commentary to this video:


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    Ferdy Christant
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    Such excellent swimmers! Posted one year ago

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The Coypu

The coypu , also known as the river rat or nutria, is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent and the only member of the family Myocastoridae. Originally native to subtropical and temperate South America, it has since been introduced to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily by fur ranchers.

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Similar species: Rodents
Species identified by Philip Booker
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Uploaded Aug 13, 2024. Captured Aug 5, 2024 12:04 in 21, Via Aloisi Masella, Pontecorvo, FR 03037, 03037 Pontecorvo FR, Italy.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 198.21mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.