Wildlife officials propose eating invasive nutria to protect Florida’s natural resources

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — “Save a swamp, Sauté a Nutria.” Wildlife officials are proposing a special way of dealing with an invasive species wreaking havoc on Florida’s natural reserves.

The nutria, also known as a water rat, is a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the rodents are considered an invasive species.