Nutria were brought to the united states for their fur. when some of them escaped into the wild, they started eating the grasses and shrubs in their new environment. these shrubs were essential for preventing soil erosion. in this scenario, how was this invasive species introduced to the new environment?

the invasive species was introduced due to commercial purpouses, as there was a demand for fur clothes and hence, a business opportunity connected to this product. actually, it was when the nutrias scaped, causing harm to the us ecosystems when they acquired the status of invasive species. in this case they have caused an environmental problem, but it could have affected also economic interests or even human health.

idk if you found them already or not but you probably did but the one closer to sea level is raleigh.