by Alex Autin

POTD – Nutria Rat

Nutria Rat, Comal Springs, Texas – Alex Autin

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This entry was posted on January 20, 2012 by . It was filed under Fauna, Nature, Photography, POTD and was tagged with , , , , , , , , , , .

20 Responses

  1. El Guapo

    It’s not often I say this, but I want to be a Nutri Rat!
    That floating in the river thing looks relaxing.

    January 20, 2012 at 9:37 am

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    • Alex Autin

      And it’s not often I read that someone wants to be a nutria rat….but coming from you Guapo, it doesn’t surprise me.

      : )

      January 20, 2012 at 9:52 am

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      • El Guapo

        Umm…thanks?

        January 20, 2012 at 9:53 am

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        • Alex Autin

          LOL!!!

          All I’m saying is I’m sure you would make a fine nutria rat and would excel at the whole river floating thing.

          January 20, 2012 at 9:58 am

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          • El Guapo

            Oh, okay then!
            *looks warily at Alex through narrowed eyes*

            January 20, 2012 at 10:04 am

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  2. m5son

    Egads, a 20 lb river rat. I know some people eat them…….you?

    January 20, 2012 at 3:07 pm

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    • Alex Autin

      Yes, I’ve heard that some people do eat them….and you can find recipes online. I’ve never tried it….. If you’re feeling brave Mike give it a go and let me know what you think!

      January 20, 2012 at 9:50 pm

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      • m5son

        Ain’t got none of them critters up this way. But I would certainly try one if someone else, like you, prepared it. Don’t forget spices and seasoning. Hushpuppies might be nice too.

        January 20, 2012 at 10:04 pm

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        • Alex Autin

          If you’d like, we can ship a few up to you…..and…I make excellent hush puppies…and I NEVER forget the spices and seasons! : )

          January 20, 2012 at 10:17 pm

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          • m5son

            Now I’m just plain hungry. You cooks it, I eats it.

            January 20, 2012 at 10:30 pm

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            • Alex Autin

              Nutria….it’s what’s for dinner….

              January 20, 2012 at 10:35 pm

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              • m5son

                Perfect. What time and what can I bring? Meet you…..where?

                January 20, 2012 at 10:38 pm

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                • Alex Autin

                  Hmm….looks like I’m going to have to go nutria hunting.

                  January 20, 2012 at 10:48 pm

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  3. narhvalur

    Reblogged this on Ann Novek–With the Sky as the Ceiling and the Heart Outdoors.

    January 20, 2012 at 6:58 pm

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  4. aussieian2011

    Great close up pic of that little fellow
    Never heard of a Nutria Rat before
    but he sure looks like a pleasant little creature
    Ian aka Emu

    January 20, 2012 at 9:42 pm

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    • Alex Autin

      They are quite pleasant Ian, however they are an introduced species of burrowers who feed on river plants and as such are very harmful to the coastal wetlands….especially in the state of Louisiana where according to a 2011 U.S. Geological Survey it’s estimated the state loses an area of wetlands the size of a football field every hour.

      January 20, 2012 at 10:10 pm

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  5. Orel Di Angelo

    Ahah. We got Nutri Rats here too. Funny to realize they’re in so many parts of the world.

    January 21, 2012 at 10:05 am

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    • Alex Autin

      They’re on 4 continents….and they are cute, I mean… if you like 15 pound rats!

      January 21, 2012 at 10:52 pm

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  6. Smaktakula

    This is a great shot! My efforts to capture wildlife in natural surroundings always come out indistinct or too far away. This manages not only to be a from a good range (or with a good lens), but you can also tell what the critter is.

    And thanks again for giving me something to look up on Google Maps–even domestic is cool.

    March 20, 2012 at 9:55 am

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    • Alex Autin

      Thanks Smak….this guy wasn’t at all shy about getting up close. And I hope you enjoyed you visit to Comal Springs….there’s some really nice hiking around there!

      March 20, 2012 at 9:28 pm

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