Tag Archives: Wetland ecosystems

Nutria Habitats: Where They Live and Why They’re a Problem

Nutria Habitats: Where They Live and Why They’re a Problem

In the Gulf Coast states, nutria are most common. They also cause issues in the southeastern states, the Pacific Northwest, and along the Atlantic coast. Their big appetite and fast breeding harm native plants, crops, and wetlands. This damage is permanent and affects vital ecosystems. Nutria are now found almost everywhere on earth. Introduced to […]