Nutria, which were originally imported for the fur industry from 1899 through the 1940s, began escaping captivity shortly after their introduction. Since then, these semi-aquatic rodents have ...

In Texas, nutria are on a “most unwanted” list. In Oregon, there’s a year-round open season on them. California is hoping the invasive species will start to rat on itself.

Three years ago a Fort Worth park had a literal giant rat problem. A large population of nutria rodents, that weigh between 17 to 20 pounds, made their home at Krauss Baker Park in 2020 and grew ...

HOUSTON — A new campaign is encouraging Americans to consider an unusual solution to invasive species control: eating them. Launched during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the ...