Alice White
#4 They settle along the banks of rivers and lakes
Here nutria finds not only the necessary living conditions but also food with water. nutria are able to withstand severe frosts but do not like cold and drafts. Therefore, when keeping them at home, it is important to observe the temperature regime.
#5 On average, nutria live 6-8 years, but this is subject to ideal growth in the wild or at home.
In nature, nutria lives for about 4-6 years. When grown in captivity, this period of time can be increased by 1-2 years, but, as a rule, nutria is not kept for so long. Animals are sent for slaughter when they reach a mass of about 2-4 kg for males and 2-3 kg for females.
#6 Nutria are very fertile animals.
Individuals become sexually mature by 12 weeks of life. Females are able to start a family by 7-8 months of age. They breed all year round. Nutria walks a pregnant woman for a very long time, about 127-132 days.
