North American beaver - Wikipedia
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 …
American Beaver - National Wildlife Federation
Learn facts about the American beaver’s habitat, diet, life history, and more.
Beaver | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
North American beavers have stocky bodies with a yellow-brown to almost black coat and a broad, flat, scaly tail. Their large, orange incisors grow continuously throughout their lifetime. …
American Beaver - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The 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 …
Beaver | Habitat, Size, & Facts. | Britannica
Dec 10, 2025 · The largest rodent that ever lived in North America was the amphibious giant beaver (Castoroides) of the Pleistocene Epoch. Fossils indicate that it had a body length of …
American Beaver - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Beavers are generally monogamous and sexually mature at about three years of age. Peak breeding activity occurs during the winter season, usually in January or February. Young are …
Acadia's North American Beaver: The Ultimate Keystone Species
Oct 6, 2021 · Beaver are the largest rodent in North America. To carry out highly functional tasks, the beaver possesses some very special and unique physical features and adaptations. They …
Beaver | World Wildlife Fund
The North American beaver is native to the US, Canada, and northern Mexico, and lives in a variety of freshwater habitats such as rivers and wetlands. They are known for building dams …
American Beaver (Castor canadensis) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Below is a list of additional information and media on this taxon. You can further refine your results, or enter a search term below. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance …
American Beaver (Castor canadensis) - Know Your Mammals
The American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is one of North America’s most industrious and fascinating mammals. Renowned for their ability to manipulate landscapes, these remarkable …