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coypu [ˈkɔɪpuː]
n pl -pus, -pu
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an aquatic South American hystricomorph rodent, Myocastor coypus, introduced into Europe: family Capromyidae. It resembles a small beaver with a ratlike tail and is bred in captivity for its soft grey underfur
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) the fur of this animal Also called nutria
[from American Spanish coipú, from Araucanian kóypu]

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[Kerri]

Cute

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great closeup. He is cool looking.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Super capture of this cute looking rodent.