Meaning of the word coypu in English

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coypu

US /ˈkɔɪ.puː/
UK /ˈkɔɪ.puː/
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Noun

a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, resembling a large rat with webbed hind feet, often farmed for its fur or considered a pest in areas where it has been introduced

Example:
The wildlife reserve is home to several species, including the elusive coypu.
Farmers in the region are concerned about the damage caused by invasive coypu populations.
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