Beyond the familiar wildlife, there’s a realm of strange and obscure animals waiting to be discovered. While many are familiar with the iconic wildlife like bears, eagles, and deer, there’s a host of lesser-known and downright bizarre animals that call the US home.

Nutria

This creature, also known as a coypu, inhabits states such as Louisiana, Virginia, and Georgia. It’s a semi-aquatic rodent introduced to the US by fur farmers, who were unaware of the havoc these rodents would wreak on certain ecosystems. Despite this, they’ve become a permanent presence in the region! Source: Femanin.com