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Old 10-22-2017, 03:47 PM
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Question Marsh Rat?

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 View Post
I would be willing to bet an ice cold Yeungling it was more like a Marsh Rat (not vermin) or even a squirrel than a Norway Rat. Picture?
I'm not sure what you consider a "Marsh Rat." Perhaps you can provide some details. Are you referring to a Nutria? They are a non-native species that is not wide spread through Florida.

They can get up to 14 pounds.

Oh, here is some interesting news. A year-old report in an Orlando news magazine reports that Florida is experiencing another invasive species. The Capybara, the largest living rodent in the world, is now living and breeding in Northern Florida.

The Capybara can grow to be between 77 and 146 pounds. Yep. As large as a big dog.

The Fish and Wildlife agency requests that all Capabara sightings be reported to them.

Top photo: Capabara. Bottom photo: Nutria.

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