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I Learned to Hunt (and Cook) Louisiana’s Invasive Swamp Rats Like a Local

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Walter Heathcock retrieves a nutria; swamp rats feed ­heavily on the root systems of marsh grass. I CAN’T HELP but be transported ...
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Solution to tapering growing rat-like rodent population may be to eat them: 'Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria'

The US government is adopting the Viking mentality in its new approach to curbing the ever-growing population of a massive rat-like rodent — recommending that people try to turn it into a delicacy.
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Would You Eat a Rat to Save a Swamp?

Back in 1899, a harmful rodent called nutria was introduced to the U.S. through the fur trade. Since then, they have damaged vegetation and crops, destroyed the banks of ditches and lakes, and caused ...
Miami Herald

The Green Iguana Hunt: Why the U.S. Government Is Asking People to Eat Swamp Rats and Green Iguanas

What if the next great meal on your plate came not from a farm or a grocery store, but from a swamp? It might sound outlandish, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is making a serious case ...
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The U.S. Government Is Begging People to Eat Swamp Rat Gumbo and Iguana Stew — But Why?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine serving your guests a rich, aromatic gumbo — the kind that fills the kitchen with warmth and draws everyone to the table.