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Fish and Wildlife Service releases list of invasive species that humans can eat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that nutria, large invasive rodents, are edible as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
Nutria, native to South America, were introduced to the U.S. In the 1930s and have disrupted local ecosystems since then.
In Oregon, residents can trap nutria without a license due to their unprotected status, while maintaining awareness of local regulations.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages cooking nutria, with various recipes available, to promote conservation efforts.

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Fish and Wildlife Service releases list of invasive species that humans can eat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is promoting National Invasive Species Awareness Week by encouraging the consumption of certain problematic animals. These species negatively impact ecosystems by outcompeting native wildlife and degrading habitats. The agency released a list of edible invasive species, including nutria, northern snakehead, green iguana, carp and feral hogs, describing their environmental effects and culinary uses. While expert…

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