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  1. Beaver - Wikipedia

    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. fiber).

  2. Beaver | Habitat, Size, & Facts. | Britannica

    6 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 the …

  3. Beaver | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    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 erosion, they …

  4. Beaver - National Geographic Kids

    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 underwater...

  5. Beaver Facts: Everything You Need to Know - World Deer

    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 play a …

  6. Beaver | World Wildlife Fund

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

  7. American Beaver - National Wildlife Federation

    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 years of age. …

  8. Beaver biology - Beaver Trust

    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 the front paws …

  9. Top 10 facts about Beavers - WWF

    Find out more about beavers, where they live and how big they are, along with other fascinating beaver facts and what you can do to help.

  10. Utah Tries Relocating Beavers to Save Them, and Remake the …

    6 days ago · Beavers possess a singular drive to slow flowing water and create ponds, with skills to match. Across the West, the animals are increasingly valued for their ability to keep water on the …