Nutria, also known as swamp rats, are invasive rodents from South America that destroy wetlands by consuming up to 25% of their body weight daily and ripping out plants by the roots, which causes erosion and weakens flood protection systems; they reproduce rapidly with one female capable of producing over 100 babies in her lifetime, making them one of the most destructive invasive animals on Earth.
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The Giant Rat That Destroys Wetlands 🐀🌿#facts #animals #wildlifeAjouté :
What if I told you there's a giant rat that can destroy entire wetlands?
>> [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.
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.
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.
And yes, they can grow as big as a small dog.
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