The Giant Rat That Destroys Wetlands 🐀🌿#facts #animals #wildlife

Added: 2026-05-22

[00:00:00]What if I told you there's a giant rat that can destroy entire wetlands?

[00:00:03]>> [music] >> Meet the nutria, also known as the swamp rat. This massive rodent originally [music] came from South America, but now it invades wetlands around the world.

[00:00:13]Nutrias can eat up to 25% of their body weight every single day. But here's the scary part. They don't just eat plants.

[00:00:21]They rip them out by the roots. That destroys marshes, causes erosion, and even [music] weakens flood protection systems. They also reproduce incredibly fast. One female nutria [music] can have over 100 babies in her lifetime. Because of the damage they cause, some places consider [music] them one of the most destructive invasive animals on Earth.

[00:00:41]And yes, they can grow as big as a small dog.