They look like a cross between an otter and a gopher but they taste something like a rabbit or dark meat from turkey. And conservation officials want you to eat as many of them as you can. The nutria, ...

Back in 1899, a harmful rodent called nutria was introduced to the U.S. through the fur trade. Since then, they have damaged vegetation and crops, destroyed the banks of ditches and lakes, and caused ...

Your California cousins may soon be hitting you up for nutria recipes. Already a huge problem for Louisiana's wetlands, the invasive rodents are now causing alarm in the Golden State. Last month, ...