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coypu

[ koi-poo ]

noun

plural coypus, (especially collectively) coypu.
  1. a large, South American, aquatic rodent, Myocastor (or Myopotamus ) coypus, yielding the fur nutria.


coypu

/ ˈɔɪː /

noun

  1. an aquatic South American hystricomorph rodent, Myocastor coypus, introduced into Europe: family Capromyidae. It resembles a small beaver with a ratlike tail and is bred in captivity for its soft grey underfur
  2. the fur of this animal
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of coypu1

First recorded in 1785–95; from Latin American Spanish (Chile, Argentina) Ǿú, from Araucanian coipu
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of coypu1

C18: from American Spanish Ǿú, from Araucanian ó
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Chattering squirrels, charming coypus, and tail-slapping beavers -- along with some other rodents -- have orange-brown front teeth.

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Known formally as Myocastor coypus and commonly called the “menace of the marsh,” nutria are bad for ecosystems.

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In England and Wales, the coypu is one of 30 species of invasive non-native animal that are listed as of concern because of their invasiveness and ability to establish in several nations across Europe.

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Farms stock many captive-bred animals, from civets to raccoon dogs and coypu, a large rodent, often living close to livestock such as pigs, chickens and ducks.

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In addition to the incredible seagull population, Rome sees wild boars and coypu, a South American rodent, roaming their streets and sewers.

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