Pheasantry Wiesbaden
Nutria (Myocastor coypus)
With its orange teeth and round tail, the nutria, which originates from South America, is easy to recognize. In the pheasantry you can observe these swimming rodents and learn more about their fascinating behavior. The 5 nutria Pablo, Chiquita, Argentinia, Rosaria and Bolivia live with us.
The nutria, also known as the beaver rat, originally comes from South America and was settled in Europe because of its fur. It lives near water and can be easily recognized by its orange teeth. As a herbivore, it feeds on aquatic plants, roots and grasses. Although it is often confused with the beaver, it can be easily distinguished by its long, round tail.