The sighting of a highly invasive, three foot long rodent on the banks of the River Lee over the last week has been described as a “serious issue”, according to Cork County Council. The South American Coypu, a non native species to Ireland, has been linked to the spread of diseases such as toxoplasmosis and leptospirosis, both of which are highly contagious… The Corkman, 20/05/17. Read the full article ‘Infestation alert as metre long ‘river rat’ found in River Lee‘. Infestation alert as metre long ‘river rat’ found in River Lee
