Coypu 1940, some of the nutria escaped during a hurricane and quickly populated coastal marshes, inland swamps, and other wetland areas. From Louisiana, coypus have spread across the Southern United States, wreaking havoc on marshland. Following a decline in demand for coypu fur, coypu have since become pests in many areas, destroying aquatic vegetation, marshes, and irrigation systems, and chewing through man-made items such as tires and wooden house panelling in Louisiana, eroding river banks, and displacing native animals. Damage in Louisiana has been sufficiently severe since the 1950s to warrant legislative attention; in 1958, the first bounty was placed on
Cosette (given name) is the female romantic lead and Jean Valjean's beloved adopted daughter. The name Cosette is of French origin, and is used mostly in English speaking countries, as the novel of "Misérables" the name also got international position in other countries and languages of the world. Despite the popularity of "Les Misérables" the musical, the name was given to only seventy-five girls in 2011. Cosette (given name) Cosette is a feminine given name, is pronounced koh-ZETT. It is of French origin, is best known as the heroine of ""Les Misérables"" (1862) by Victor Hugo, Cosette was the nickname given to the