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The Nutria Diet: What Do Nutrias Eat and How Do They Impact the Environment?

The Nutria Diet: What Do Nutrias Eat and How Do They Impact the Environment?

Nutrias mainly eat plants and vegetation, like cordgrasses and bulrushes. They also eat insects, mussels, and crustaceans sometimes. This diet helps them grow fast and have many babies, as their young can eat right after birth. The damage nutrias do to the environment is huge. They eat a lot and burrow into the ground, destroying […]

Capybaras’ Favorite Foods: What Do They Love to Eat?

What are capybaras' favorite foods?

Capybaras are the biggest rodents in the world and love plants. They live in South America and enjoy eating many types of plants. It’s important to know what they like to eat to keep them healthy. We’ll explore their diet and how to care for them in this article. Key Takeaways Capybaras primarily eat grasses […]