American Beavers

The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is the largest member of the Rodentia family that can be found on the North American continent. Their range and distribution span from Canada in the north and the US and the northern parts of Mexico to the south. Beaver territories cover an average of 1.8 square miles but can … Read more

There are no peace-loving, diligent, and hard-working animal wildlife species in North America quite like the beaver. The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is known to be very social, at least among their kin. Beavers practice a highly organized social structure. Their manners of social interaction and behaviors are great topics for discussion. What are … Read more

Beavers do not make good pets because, as wild animals, they are impossible to train, difficult to care for, and very challenging to house. Beavers can become very aggressive and cause mess and destruction in your home! Not only do beavers not make good pets, but keeping them in captivity is also inhumane and illegal … Read more

The North American beaver’s (Castor Canadensis) sense of smell is very important to the animal. Along with its excellent sense of hearing, non-stop sniffing helps the beaver survive in the wild. A lot of the beaver’s unique characteristics and behavior can be traced to the rodent’s amazing utilization of its olfactory organs. What makes the … Read more

Beavers are one of the largest rodents in the world. These fantastic creatures have thick fur, webbed feet, and flattened tails that are useful when they forage. They are also known for their notable dam-building abilities and unique skills in making their homes. Their sharp teeth help them to cut different sizes of trees.  Let’s … Read more

Beavers are big, semi-aquatic rodents of the Castor genus native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. They have a thick coat of fur, webbed feet, and a flattened tail covered with scales.  They can change their surroundings in many ways, thanks to their powerful jaws and teeth, which they use to cut down trees to construct … Read more

Beavers’ oversized front teeth, bead-like eyes, flat tails, and fluffy bodies make them seem like cuddly and approachable animals in the wild. Despite their cute appearance, beavers can be incredibly aggressive in defending their territory, especially when they feel threatened. Beavers have a couple of built-in defenses that help them prevent trespassers from entering their … Read more

Beavers are fascinating animals. Aside from being cute and cuddly, they are highly intelligent. They can perform amazing feats like dam building to create a home for themselves. But just as they are smart enough to build a home, they are also smart enough to protect it.  Beavers are highly territorial, and the last thing … Read more

Beavers are an important part of the ecosystem. Yet, they can also cause a lot of problems with the land because they destroy trees and can cause areas of land to wash out. For this reason, a lot of people are under the impression that beavers are pests.  While beavers aren’t considered pests, they can … Read more

There are many different things that are easy to recognize about a beaver, but perhaps their paws are not the first that you would think of. As highly specialized animals, perfectly adapted to thrive in the waterways of North America and Eurasia, beavers use their paws for a variety of purposes. This article will go … Read more