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Laura Simpson
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Columnist, Southern California News Group
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By Laura Simpson| Orange County Register Verified Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Since they live near water, they are often mistaken for beavers or muskrats. There are some very big differences, both in appearance and behavior. Adult nutria are about two feet long and have a long, rat-like tail that can reach up to 18 inches long. They have long white whiskers, white muzzles, and dark yellow Austin Powers-like teeth.
By Laura Simpson| San Gabriel Valley Tribune Verified Q. I was cleaning out my shed and found a big pile of empty snail shells in the corner. No snails or shells anywhere else — just in that corner. What gives? Probably rats. They like to eat snails and tend to hang out in a favorite spot to enjoy them. I’ve also found piles of snail shells in some tucked away corners of my garden. They don’t mind climbing into trees to devour fruit, but for some reason they want to sneak away to eat their snails. Perhaps snails are a guilty pleasure.
By Laura Simpson| Orange County Register Verified Q. What are nutria, and why are they now considered a pest? Nutria (or coypu) are like gophers on steroids. Since they live near water, they are often mistaken for beavers or muskrats. There are some very big differences, both in appearance and behavior. Adult nutria are about two feet long and have a long, rat-like tail that can reach up to 18 inches long. They have long white whiskers, white muzzles, and dark yellow Austin Powers-like teeth.
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Southern California News Group
Southern California News Group (SCNG) is a leading media organization based in Irvine, California. It serves as an umbrella group for local daily newspapers in the greater Los Angeles area, covering communities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. SCNG is owned by MediaNews Group, a subsidiary of Alden Global Capital. SCNG publishes 11 local daily newspapers, including well-known titles like The Press-Enterprise, Pasadena Star-News, and The Orange County Register. In addition to print, SCNG provides online news through its publications' websites, social media channels, and curated newsletters, reaching over 6.2 million readers each week. The organization also offers advertising solutions for businesses looking to connect with local audiences, leveraging its extensive network to engage the second-largest consumer market in the U.S. SCNG is dedicated to delivering comprehensive local news coverage and maintaining a strong commitment to journalism excellence.
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