Are nutria dangerous? Tips on how to interact, keep pets safe

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mysterious animal swimming in Lady Bird Lake was recently identified by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a nutria, which is a common rodent, often compared to beavers.Nutria spotted in Lady Bird Lake — what is it?But they're not always great neighbors. TPWD said in a post titled “Texas’ most unwanted plants and animals” that nutria eat aquatic vegetation and burrow, “which can lead to erosion and damage roads.”Nutria can