Beavers (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. …

3 days ago · beaver, (genus Castor), either of two species of amphibious rodents native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and Eurasia and …

Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and one of the few species that significantly change their environment. By building dams, which form slow-moving ponds and reduce …

Beavers 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 …

Beavers are territorial and to mark their territory by creating small mounds of mud, leaves, and sticks, which they then cover with pungent oil called castoreum. Once among the most widely …

Beavers are ecosystem engineers that build dams, boost biodiversity, and help fight climate change. Learn how conservation is helping them thrive.

Beavers are semi-aquatic herbivores. They travel from water to land to collect and eat tree bark, leaves, roots, and wetland plants. Beavers are monogamous. They mate at around three …

What 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 …

Castor includes two extant species, the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). Beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges. They are the...

Beavers are fascinating semi-aquatic mammals known for their incredible ability to transform landscapes. With their distinctive skills in dam-building and lodge construction, these rodents …