What are nutria and why are they a problem?

What are nutria and why are they a problem? | Oregon Field Guide

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Nutria are a rat-like, semi-aquatic rodent that was introduced to Oregon from South America in the 1930s. They are an invasive species that poses challenges for Oregon's native wildlife.
Editor’s note: It is illegal to release nutria into the wild in Oregon. This information was not included in the original video.
This "Oregon Field Guide" story premiered Feb. 1, 1993.
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@adamhauskins6407 Ай бұрын

I love old oregon field guide

@richardrobinson5633 Ай бұрын

I have always loved Oregon Field guide and I'm Canadian.

@adamhauskins6407 Ай бұрын

@@richardrobinson5633 British Columbian?

@AFloridaSon Ай бұрын

They sure are cute. Which is exactly what got us in a mess with all kinds of invasive species here in Florida, including nutria. I wish you all luck getting rid of them.

@crotalusatrox7931 Ай бұрын

In Louisiana the nutria displaced the native muskrat and are a serious problem.

@davidmoore2699 Ай бұрын

Good article, but it would be good to hear if nutria are also having an impact on wildlife and the environment

@xavierrose8208 Ай бұрын

They are, they’re now considered wild game

@davidmoore2699 Ай бұрын

@@xavierrose8208 thanks for the info

@lumbaracres3587 Ай бұрын

As an invasive species, it is not legal to release any nutria that are caught, or are raised as pets as that little one in the video. Feed it apples and pears and carrots ...

@davec9244 Ай бұрын

Now found all through(happy) the valley. Control is about all we can do. thank you stay safe

@davec9244 Ай бұрын

@@TheAlgomalo thank you for pointing out my ignorance, do you live in a glass house

@jeffwilliams936 Ай бұрын

I stood very close to one by the river near downtown Ft Worth , Tx and thought at the time it was a giant muskrat.. now I know it must have been a nutria that had come out of the Trinity river to look around on the ground .

@madcratebuilder Ай бұрын

In 1954 these animals were all over the valley, I remember trapping them as a kid in the late 50's.

@terin1862 Ай бұрын

Paul owes me a couple of freshly planted maple trees...

@glenncombs3471 Ай бұрын

Nutria taste much like the water they live in. Sweet meat, slightly gamey, but not unpleasant. I would imagine nutria intentionally fed apples or pears might taste especially good. Interesting video, thanks for posting.

@user-dc1dr9kr8x Ай бұрын

I like beavers and feel strongly about protecting them

@dandeehart9553 Ай бұрын

Um.. ok? What does that exactly have to do with this video of Nutria? Maybe I missed it but are Nutria messing up the Beavers ability to be the very important & necessary part of being in the habitat?

@user-dc1dr9kr8x Ай бұрын

@@dandeehart9553 I'll say it again....I like beavers and feel strongly about protecting them.

@trippinoutdoors Ай бұрын

@@dandeehart9553 Yes the Nutria are. They outcompete beavers and Muskrats here. They also massively degrade the riparian habitats the live in.

@user-po7iv4ni3o Ай бұрын

Sounds like the dude who narrated the motorbike film "On Any Sunday".

@SlabbyMess Ай бұрын

These things suck.

@tvdinner325 Ай бұрын

There are 2 that live in the culvert at Sutton RV.

@sebastianmichalek8562 Ай бұрын

I'd gladly remove any for free. They are adorable, but they are also tasty.

@chrismccartney8668 Ай бұрын

We had them in UK mainly In Norfolk and Lincolnshire they were known as Copy but were eradicated in the UK..

@glennelliott708 Ай бұрын

How do they affect Beaver populations.

@c.sc.9353 Ай бұрын

why not bring in natural enemies to keep them in check?

@beatpirate8 Ай бұрын

this is all over no good. no rodent ham thank you.

@PatricesProjects Ай бұрын

I never knew the story of how and why they got here.

@maxb4074 Ай бұрын

Nutria tetrazini mmm sounds yummy

@ricodog3652 Ай бұрын

Now we know who to blame for this fiasco.

@user-ub4lk3pf3w Ай бұрын

Nutria are smart and can be very friendly it is no wonder people like them. Looking back on this it is clear this was a bad idea and never going to work out. However, I never liked the idea of killing animals I think educating the public is a better long term solution, so we don't have this problem again.

@russellzauner Ай бұрын

I have a recipe for "marsh rabbit", so I am sure this is edible.

@armageddonready4071 Ай бұрын

Nutria Jerky?

@WildcatPhoto Ай бұрын

Seems stupid to bring them here. They sound proud of it.

@CC-si1fi Ай бұрын

What decade is this ?

@matthewwelsh294 Ай бұрын

It says 1993

@wowzatrishiebunz Сағат бұрын

I see these all the time and they are adorable. Never pet one because they will bite your finger off!!

@dollarstoresports4820 29 күн бұрын

We have a trap, US patent # 11,950,587, which will trap Nutria

@ibhistory106 Ай бұрын

this here rat is invasive creature in russia too but here they are breaded in captivity for both fur and meat. to a lesser extent now in modern russia but back in USSR it was a thing especially in southern parts but weirdly enough in southern siberia as well

@lonewolf2364 Ай бұрын

Paul is a true dope.

@borrachoporrero9929 Ай бұрын

Gotta love how they entirely omit the whole wiping out of the beaver as the real reason coypu were brought here. And make it seem like it was just some get rich quick scheme for yokels.