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02-JAN-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Coypu (Nutria)

A Nutria feeding in Alton Baker Park. "The coypu (from Spanish coipú, from Mapudungun kóypu) (Myocastor coypus), also known as the river rat or nutria, is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent ..." (Wikipedia)

Native To: South America
Date of U.S. Introduction: First established populations introduced in the 1930s
Means of Introduction: Introduced for fur production
Impact: Damages vegetation and destroys habitat in wetlands
- (USDA, National Invasive Species Information Center)

Nikon D800 ,AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/500s f/5.6 at 150.0mm iso320 hide exif
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Date/Time01-Jan-2015 09:02:30
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ModelNIKON D800
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length150 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent320
Exposure Bias-0.33
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John S 06-Jan-2015 19:45
Wow, great catch! Andrew Zimmern would call this lunch! ;)
Jack Hoying06-Jan-2015 12:02
Looks like it's not very afraid of people!
Julie Oldfield04-Jan-2015 18:33
Nice!
Hernan E. Enriquez04-Jan-2015 02:04
Called a Coipo in Chile, nice shot!
Paul Milholland04-Jan-2015 00:34
That's a big rodent. . . .
Buz Kiefer03-Jan-2015 20:33
Nice shot of this little guy. How in the world did they get way up there from Louisiana? Vote.
Martin Lamoon03-Jan-2015 19:18
It does look rather large!
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Ed Duverger03-Jan-2015 19:13
Good light on this fellow enjoying that food.
Frank Brault03-Jan-2015 17:30
I knew it was a rat! :) A terrific portrait. V
Tom LeRoy03-Jan-2015 17:14
Excellent sharp shot , glad to see one in the wild. Don't need any fur coats....... V
globalgadabout03-Jan-2015 16:01
looks plump and thriving well..
Marcia Colelli03-Jan-2015 15:01
Very nice details and capture V
Johnnie Rogers 03-Jan-2015 12:53
Escapees in Norfolk, UK multiplied until supposedly eradicated in 1989, I saw one in the 1970's but they were effecting our waterways. Fur farmers to blame. Nice to see one again Vern!
Kim03-Jan-2015 11:12
Nice sharp shot of this little one! V
parrothouse03-Jan-2015 09:46
nice crisp image with good color
Helen Betts03-Jan-2015 07:56
Excellent detail and light, and a most interesting looking creature.
Steve Thuman03-Jan-2015 05:15
Sure are cute little buggers
Laura Milholland03-Jan-2015 05:13
What an exciting find and super shot of him, Vern! How very fun.
s_barbour03-Jan-2015 05:12
Great catch Vern!
joseantonio03-Jan-2015 05:02
Dind´t know they were introduced in the U.S. in the 3os...V
Guest 03-Jan-2015 04:44
Interesting looking animal. Good catch
Ruth Voorhis03-Jan-2015 04:26
Nice shot of this cute little rodent. Looks a lot like a beaver.
Bea.03-Jan-2015 04:07
A nice chunky little animal.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS03-Jan-2015 04:06
Those guys are every where!
Barry 03-Jan-2015 03:55
Good shot
are they a big problem up there?
Eloine 03-Jan-2015 03:48
Looks like a big beaver!
Carl Carbone03-Jan-2015 03:43
Nice find and capture! Are they common in your area?
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