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Texas Urges Nutria Hunting: Eco-Threat Turns Culinary

3/7/2025

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Nutria, invasive rodents from South America, have been labeled a serious threat to Texas ecosystems by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These destructive creatures not only wreak havoc on the environment but also carry diseases. To combat their growing numbers, officials are urging people to hunt and savor nutria dishes, including gumbo, a nod to their fur trade introduction in the 1890s.

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Story summary

Nutria, invasive rodents from South America, have been labeled a serious threat to Texas ecosystems by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These destructive creatures not only wreak havoc on the environment but also carry diseases. To combat their growing numbers, officials are urging people to hunt and savor nutria dishes, including gumbo, a nod to their fur trade introduction in the 1890s.