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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 and Europe (primarily Finland and Karelia).
Fictional beavers (genus Castor), 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).
In their natural range in North America, bears and wolves prey on the beavers and keep the population under control. One observer noted that anyone considering importing beavers should also import bears, those being the beavers' natural predators. [4] According to a June 2011 NPR report, 200,000 beavers were living in the area. [6]
Beavers can be found in a number of freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. They are herbivorous, consuming tree bark, aquatic plants, grasses and sedges. Beavers build dams and lodges using tree branches, vegetation, rocks and mud; they chew down trees for building material. Dams restrict water flow, and lodges serve as ...
The beaver (genus Castor) is a primarily nocturnal, large, semi-aquatic rodent in the Castoridae family. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
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