Native to South America, nutria were introduced to the U.S. for the fur industry. Their voracious feeding activity disrupts habitat for native species. They can also carry a parasite that causes “nutria itch” in humans. Learn more about invasive species at http://bit.ly/NutriaTx National Invasive Species Awareness Week: #NISAW2019 #TxNISAW2019 | Texas Parks and Wildlife

An invasive species called nutria have been found in Stockton, 16 miles north of the nearest known nutria population, the CDFW says. A majority of nutria have been found in Merced County. Here's how to report nutria if you see one: http://bit.ly/2WpCKRa | FOX26