They look like a cross between an otter and a gopher but they taste something like a rabbit or dark meat from turkey. And conservation officials want you to eat as many of them as you can. The nutria, ...

The US government is adopting the Viking mentality in its new approach to curbing the ever-growing population of a massive rat-like rodent — recommending that people try to turn it into a delicacy.

Your California cousins may soon be hitting you up for nutria recipes. Already a huge problem for Louisiana's wetlands, the invasive rodents are now causing alarm in the Golden State. Last month, ...

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 ...

Back in 1899, a harmful rodent called nutria was introduced to the U.S. through the fur trade. Since then, they have damaged vegetation and crops, destroyed the banks of ditches and lakes, and caused ...

Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Related Articles How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps Want to attract ...