Giant swamp rats 'invade' park with public warned to 'stop feeding them'
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mirror.co.ukGiant swamp rats are invading a park with experts warning they could infect humans with parasites. The huge rodents, also known as nutrias, have taken over Krauss Baker Park in Texas.
A picture of at least of dozen of the swamp rats in the park has circulated on social media, with experts urging the public not to feed them.
Local park authorities say the animals can spread parasites to bodies of water that could lead to human infections if the water is used for drinking or recreation.
Urban Wildlife Biologist Rachel Richter told KSAT : "The reason for the thriving population of nutria in Krauss Baker Park is that people are feeding them at this location. "People generally mean well when they offer food to animals, but they don’t realize
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