Last updated: April 16, 2020
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Nutria
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Myocastor Cypus
Distribution/Habitat: Found in semiaquatic environments such as those near rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands
Average Life Span: 8-10 years
Average Size: 17-25 inches long not including their 10-16 inch long tail, weighing 15-22 pounds.
Diet: Smaller animals like snails and mussels, but their diet is mostly aquatic vegetation.