![]() Connecting people and information for a sustainable earth.Patricia Handley on “Ladybug eggs -the ‘golden’ ga… Randall Dear on Beached pilot whales get pilot… Endangered Beluga whale threatened by manĪmur Leopard - Mrs H… on Critically endangered Amur leo…Īstrid Bogaertsa on “Baby bears asks -will y…ġ5 Most Beautiful En… on Endangered species -we win rou….A Willie Wonka Tree -The Chocolate Tree.Aerodynamic striped dolphin is a "mean" lean swimming machine"."Our relative a Salp a jellylike sea animal".Endangered Spectral tarsiers-largest eyes shortest primate. ![]() When this happens the condition is called “nutria itch.” Its destructive feeding and burrowing behaviors make this invasive species a pest throughout most of its range. While there have been many attempts to establish markets for coypu meat, all documented cases have generally been unsuccessful possibly because the coypu are the host for a nematode parasite (Strongyloides myopotami) that can infect the skin of humans. Coypu were also introduced to East Anglia, again for fur, in 1929 many escaped and damaged the drainage works, and a concerted program by MAFF eradicated them by 1989.Ĭoypu meat is lean and low in cholesterol. In the Chesapeake Bay region in Maryland, where they were introduced in the 1940s, coypu are believed to have destroyed 7,000 to 8,000 acres (2,800 to 3,200 ha) of marshland in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. They are herbivorous, feeding on river plants, and live in burrows alongside stretches of water.Īs demand for coypu fur declined, coypu have since become pests in many areas, destroying aquatic vegetation, irrigation systems, chewing through human-made items, such as tires and wooden house panelling in Louisiana, eroding river banks, and displacing native animals. This allows their young to feed while the female is in the water. The nipples of female coypu are high on her flanks. Marsh itch reflects the parasite’s environmental niche and attests to its most common symptom, the itch that can cause the. Creeping eruption reflects the snakelike lines of irritation caused by immature parasitic larvae crawling beneath the skin. They can also be identified by their bright orange-yellow incisor teeth (unlike rats, which have brownish yellow incisors). Nutria itch Other common names for this scourge of the marsh are more descriptive. When pursed while underwater, nutria can see and will take evasive action to avoid capture. The nose and mouth can be closed to prevent entry of water, and can swim long distances underwater. The ears are small and the eyes are set high on the head. Although appearing awkward, the nutria is capable of fast overland travel for considerable distances. When moving on land, the nutria’s chest drags on the ground and its back appears hunched. Nutria are smaller than a beaver but larger than a muskrat unlike beavers or muskrats, however, it has a round, slightly haired tail. Found in wide areas across North and South America, Mexico, Europe and Africa, Coypu or Nutria belongs to the rodent family. However during mild winters, their ranges tend to expand northward and since they breed year around can become quite pesty in areas. This temporarily controls the numbers of coypu. During cold winters, Coypu Myocastor coypus often suffer frostbite on their tails leading to infection or death. The distribution of coypu tends to expand and contract with successive cold or mild winters. We look forward to sharing this unique experience with you.Coypu or Nutria date back to the Late Pliocene area and with its unique orange front teeth have learned to survive -maybe too well. It is my desire that you enjoy a trip through the history of communications and leave with a greater appreciation and understanding of telephony. Now for your viewing pleasure I present "The Georgia Rural Telephone Museum". In appreciation, a special thanks to so many who have worked untiringly before and beside me to make this dream a reality. I would like to dedicate the museum to the men and women who worked so hard and so long to give us the greatest communication system in the world and to honor those who continue to work on new and innovative ideas for the future of the communication. ![]() ![]() Our exhibits date from 1876 to the 21st Century. I am extremely proud to welcome you to the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum. Housed in this renovated 1920's cotton warehouse are the oldest and rarest examples of telecommunication in the world. The Georgia Rural Telephone Museum is a not for profit organization. There is a nominal charge for admission to the museum. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 9:00AM through 3:30PM Georgia Rural Telephone Museum Georgia Rural Telephone Museum The Georgia Rural Telephone Museum in Leslie, Georgia, is home to the largest collection of antique telephones and telephone memorabilia in the world. ![]()
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