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Nutria

The nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a South American rodent species and can live over ten years. Already more than 100 years ago, the animals were introduced to Europe for fur and meat production. With a body weight of about 9 kg, it grows up to 65 cm long, plus a tail length of about 45 cm.

The striking yellow-orange colored incisors are particularly hard and grow back for life.

 

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Uploaded on October 8, 2023
Taken on July 6, 2023