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 …

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. In …

Dec 1, 2024 · 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 …

Oct 13, 2015 · Beavers are among the largest living rodents in the world. They have thick fur, webbed feet and flattened, scale-covered tails. With powerful jaws and strong teeth, they fell …

One of the largest rodents in the world, the beaver is a stout and sturdy semiaquatic animal. Today, there are two recognized species of beaver, the Eurasian beaver and the North …

Beavers are large members of the rodent family. The only other rodent larger than the beaver is the capybara. They are semi-aquatic, which means that they spend much of their time in the …

North American beaver skeleton (Museum of Osteology) Lithograph of a Canadian beaver, 1819. The beaver is the largest rodent in North America and competes with its Eurasian counterpart, …

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 …

Beavers are found throughout Pennsylvania with the highest concentration found in the glaciated northwestern and northeastern counties. Using branches, mud and rocks, beavers build dams …

Oct 11, 2016 · Beavers are round, well-furred animals, with small ears, large, orange-colored front teeth, beady eyes, and webbed hind feet. Their most distinctive physical feature, though, is a …