noun
- Plural of coypu; large rodents native to South America, resembling beavers, often found in wetlands and considered invasive in many regions.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; singular is 'coypu'; Also called nutria
Examples
- The coypous have damaged the riverbank vegetation.
- Wildlife managers are working to control the population of coypous in the marsh.
- Coypous are known for their destructive burrowing habits.
- Several coypous were spotted near the wetland preserve.