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California Battles Invasive Nutria with $12 Million Plan

2/7/2025

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California is ramping up its battle against invasive nutria, also known as swamp rats, in Fresno County and the Delta region. A proposed bill seeks to boost eradication funding by $12 million each year for the next five years. With over 1,300 captured last year, these destructive rodents pose a significant threat to local ecosystems through their rapid reproduction and burrowing habits.

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Story summary

California is ramping up its battle against invasive nutria, also known as swamp rats, in Fresno County and the Delta region. A proposed bill seeks to boost eradication funding by $12 million each year for the next five years. With over 1,300 captured last year, these destructive rodents pose a significant threat to local ecosystems through their rapid reproduction and burrowing habits.