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
Emilia (given name) Emilia (given name) Emilia is a feminine given name of Romanic origin. The name is found all over Europe and the Americas. The corresponding masculine name is Emil or Emilio. Emilia is also referenced as the Italian form of the English name, Emily. Emilia is a feminine given name derived from "Aemilia", the feminine form of the Latin nomen "Aemilius". The name is likely derived from the same root as the Latin word "aemulus", which means to rival, excel, or emulate, but this may be a folk etymology. Although similar Germanic names like Amalia may appear to be related to