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The nutria (/ ˈ n juː t r i ə /) or coypu (/ ˈ k ɔɪ p uː /) (Myocastor coypus) [1] [2] is a herbivorous, [3] semiaquatic rodent from South America.Classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae, [4] Myocastor has since been included within Echimyidae, the family of the spiny rats.
The following is a list of animals that are or may have been raised in captivity for consumption by people. For other animals commonly eaten by people, see Game (food) . Mammals
Rat meat is the meat of various species of rat: medium-sized, long-tailed rodents. It is a food that, while taboo in some cultures, is a dietary staple in others. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Taboos include fears of disease or religious prohibition, but in many places, the high number of rats has led to their incorporation into the local diets.
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The large nutria rodent once lived at a Fort Worth park. Three years later, where have they spread? Skip to main content. News. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
Cane rats can grow up to 60 cm in length and weigh up to 10 kg and are hunted as bush meat in western and central Africa. [2] Rats were commonly eaten during the Tang Dynasty in China; they may have been domesticated as they were called “household deer”. [2] The Mishmi people in the Lohit district in India traditionally hunted rats. [3]
Still, you’re better off focusing on eating a healthy, well-balanced diet that contains high-quality proteins, which will ensure you get the protein, iron, and B vitamins you need, Johnson says.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 January 2025. Order of mammals Rodent Temporal range: Late Paleocene – recent PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N Capybara Springhare Golden-mantled ground squirrel North American beaver House mouse Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Mirorder ...