Coypu

A coypu is seen in River Tunca in Edirne on January 16. (Source: AA)

A semi-aquatic, rat-like creature has found a new home in eastern Turkey on Jan. 28, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Jan. 29. (AA Photo)

South America, coypu, rodent,

A semi-aquatic, rat-like creature has been spotted in Turkey's northwestern province of Edirne far from its native South America.

Farmers in Edirne complain that coypu, considered an invasive species, have come to the region through the Maritsa and Tundzha rivers when Bulgarian officials opened reservoir gates due to flooding risk.

A zoo in the southern Turkish province of Antalya has named a coypu, which is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent, as “Trump.” Click through for the story in photos...