Location/climate
Where do nutria originate from
Southern South America
What effect do nutria have on Louisiana ecosystems
Nutria damage costal wetlands by destroying the costal plants.
What adaptations have nutria made to survive so well in Louisiana
Valves in the nose and mouth that close underwater so no water gets in.
What types of places do nutria like to live
Aquatic Environments like freshwater marshes or wetlands
What is a solution put into effect that attempts to slow the nutrias damage.
The Coastwide Nutria Control. Signed up members get 6$ per nutria tail delivered.
What behavioral Characteristics allow nutria to survive.
Nutria live in large colonies and reproduce prolificalily.