Ragondin

[bobleponge]

I think thats the correct spelling, its a large coypu type thing, that lives in all the little streams and ditches around here.
Was just wondering if any of the Froglet/tes knew if they are indigenous to France or foreign invaders, and if they are widespread? They are rampant here, the boy had a fight with one a couple of days ago, it escaped, but we see several every time we go out for our walks.
I have heard from friends that they use the brains for a pate, but not sure just how yummy that would be.

[Jardiniere]

we dont have them here - just water rat things and i haven't seen any of those for a while-

[Plot17B]

Hi,
I'm not sure these people like the little beasties - an "interesting" website...Site www.ragondin.com

Slightly more ragondin friendly peeps here.....Coypu / ragondin - france wildlife

:-)
P17B

[TonyF]

Bob, they're good old fashioned coypu, like they have in the Broads and on stream banks in the UK. Bloody vermin according to many people but as I don't have a stream on my land, they don't bother me at all.

[scarey55]

We've had a couple in the "garden" but they don't seem to be a problem. We now have a Fox Terrier so I'm looking forward to the sport this year as he tries to catch them - knowing him though, try will be the operative word