1. a large South American rodent with webbed feet and dense fur, also called nutria

Examples

• The coypu is native to South America but has been introduced to other continents.
• Farmers consider the coypu a pest because it damages crops and waterways.
• The coypu’s thick fur was once highly valued in the fur trade.
• Wildlife officials are working to control the invasive coypu population.
• A coypu can weigh up to 20 pounds and lives near rivers and marshes.
• The escaped coypu from fur farms established wild populations in Louisiana.