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COYPU Myocastor coypus
Somewhere between a beaver and a rat, the docile Coypu is a widespread species. However, because of its tasty flesh and attractive fur the species has been widely persecuted and has declined alarmingly. It breeds well in captivity and has been exported widely as part of the fur trade. Escapes from this have led to the species becoming established in feral populations in countries far from its South American homeland, including the UK!
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FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 3
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FIGURE 4
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FIGURE 5
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FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 1 - (FPMAM798PH) Adult, Itaipú Zoo, Hernandarias, Departamento Alto Parana (Paul Smith March 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPMAM799PH) Adult roadkill, Ruta Trans-Chaco km 200, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith November 2008).
FIGURE 3 - (FPMAM800PH) Same individual head detail (Paul Smith November 2008)
FIGURE 4 - (FPMAM801PH) Same individual hindfoot (Paul Smith November 2008)
FIGURE 5 - (FPMAM802PH) Adult, Fortín Toledo, Departamento Boquerón (Neil Poppendeck October 2008).
FIGURE 6 - (FPMAM1018PH) Footprints, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith September 2011).
