Beaver - Wikipedia
WEBBeavers (genus Castor) are large, semiaquatic rodents of the Northern Hemisphere. There are two existing species: the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (C. fiber). Beavers are the second-largest living rodents, after capybaras, weighing up to 50 kg (110 lb).
Beaver | Habitat, Size, & Facts. | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and Eurasia and the second largest rodents worldwide. Their bodies extend up to 80 cm (31 inches) long and generally weigh 16–30 kg (35–66 pounds); however, beavers continue to grow throughout their life, and the heaviest beavers can weigh more than 50 kg (110 pounds).
Beaver Fact Sheet: Everything You Need to Know About Beavers
WEBMay 7, 2014 · The beaver might just be nature’s greatest engineer. Excavating, logging and building landscapes, beavers are incredible environmental change agents.
North American beaver - Wikipedia
WEBNorth American beaver. The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is one of two extant beaver species, along with the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). [23] It is native to North America and has been introduced in South America (Patagonia) and Europe (primarily Finland and Karelia).
Beaver - National Geographic
WEBGet the tale of the teeth and learn the security secrets of a beaver lodge. Get to know one of the world's largest rodents.
18 Beautiful Beaver Facts - Fact Animal
WEBBeaver Profile. The beaver is the largest rodent in North America and Europe and is a formidable beast. It directs the streams, controls the woodland, and provides for a spectacular diversity of organisms.
Beaver - National Geographic Kids
WEBBeavers are the largest rodents (gnawing animals) in North America and the second largest in the world, behind the South American capybara. Beavers are powerful swimmers that can swim...
American Beaver - National Wildlife Federation
WEBThe American beaver is the largest rodent in the United States, growing from two to three feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) long, not including the tail. They have dark-brown waterproof fur and webbed feet. Beaver teeth grow continuously throughout their lives, and beavers must gnaw on trees to keep their teeth from getting too long.
American Beaver - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is a semiaquatic animal native to North America. It is one of the official national wildlife of Canada symbols and is the official state mammal of Oregon and New York.
Beaver biology - Beaver Trust
WEBWhat are beavers? Beavers are large rodents with adaptations for the aquatic environment: They have short limbs and their hind feet are large and webbed for propulsion in the water, whilst the front paws are dextrous for manipulating food and building material.