Coypu (Noun)
Meaning
Aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coypu, a semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, was highly valued for its luxurious fur.
- Wildlife conservationists raised concerns over the potential risks of releasing the non-native coypu into the ecosystem.
- Fur farming was on the rise as breeders looked to cash in on the soft coypu fur trend.
- Conservationists took note of the expanding coypu population that inhabited a section of the swamp.
- Research focused on managing invasive species populations including that of the introduced coypu in their environment.