#Overgrowth free roam full size#

Family units do well housed together with adequate space. Introducing adult nutria is not recommended. They can be very aggressive towards unrelated individuals. Highly social in the wild, living in large groups of related females and their offspring.Natural mulch and dirt are good substrate options Substrate: They are diggers, so a dig barrier is essential.They enjoy warmer temperatures but also known to live in colder climates.

#Overgrowth free roam full size#

The young reach their full size around 6 months of age.Breeding can occur year-round and there are typically between 3-5 young born. Young are precocial and eating vegetation within hours of being born.Life Cycle Natural History Relevant Information.

They are an invasive species in all other parts of the world and have contributed a great deal to wetland destruction and habitat loss.

Herbivorous animals that help to shape the landscape in their native habitat. They prefer marsh-like habitat with heavy vegetation. This species was once popular in the fur trade and for this reason they have been introduced to many other parts of the world including North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Their aquatic abilities and unique features make them an exciting animal for guests. The species is most successful in a program setting when started young, less than 3 months of age. They are intelligent and social animals that require significant relationship building and desensitization. Nutria are a medium sized aquatic, nocturnal/crepuscular rodent. Latin Name Myocaster coypus Order: Rodentia Family: Echimyidae