Mammals > Rodents
OverviewThe Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) is one of the world’s most transformative keystone species and the largest native rodent inhabiting the Eurasian landmass. Diverging from its North American congener (Castor canadensis) millions of years ago, the...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: North American BeaverScientific Name: Castor canadensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Total body length: 2.9–3.9 ft (90–120 cm); Tail length: 10–14 in (25–36 cm)Weight: 35–70 lb (16–32 kg); exceptional mature individuals can reach...
