THE public are warned to be on alert for a “large invasive rodent” species along Dublin’s Royal Canal. Coypu sightings have been reported near the Ashtown area of the canal. A coypu sighting has been ...

THE nasty coypu rodent reportedly spotted in Dublin's Royal Canal is known to be "quite vicious", an expert has warned. Colette O'Flynn, invasive species officer with National Biodiversity Ireland, ...

The metre-long rat-like coypu has been spreading beyond a small Cork river. The public have been asked to report sightings of the mammal as it is on a list of major environmental concerns across the ...

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Fresh concerns have been raised over the possible spread of the rat-like coypu in Cork. The metre-long semi-aquatic rodent is native to South America, but it is believed they have been breeding in the ...

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This adorable coypu appears to play hide and seek as it covers its eyes with its paws. In fact, the cute creature was washing its face after getting dirty while digging a hole. In Germany, butchers ...