January 31, 2022

Episode 68 Invasive Species Nutria Rats

1 hour 4 minutes

This week we talk about the original R.O.U.S. and invasive species from the swamps of Louisiana, the Nutria. How did these swamp rats get to the beloved bayous and swamplands? Was it a crime committed by a hot sauce baron? What could we do to stop this invasion? Could our canine friends help? Join us on this pet-adjacent episode to find out! We promise it's relevant to pets.

Sources:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/07/nutria-destroying-louisiana-coast-target-local-dog-treat-business/2245035001/

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/aquatic/fish-and-other-vertebrates/nutria

https://ritamonette.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-nutria.html?m=1

https://api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/animals/mammals/facts/nutria

https://marshdog.com/MarshDog/Main.html

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