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Eurasian Beaver

Castor fiber

The Eurasian Beaver is a big, furry animal that loves to swim and build dams in rivers. They have strong teeth that help them chew wood and make cozy homes in the water.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Eurasian Beaver has dense, reddish-brown fur, a broad, flat, scaly tail, and webbed hind feet. It can be visually distinguished by its slightly narrower head and often lighter fur compared to its North American cousin.

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Eurasian Beaver

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Beaver families live in lodges built from sticks and mud, safe from predators.

Beaver front teeth never stop growing; they chew wood to keep them short!

Beavers are strictly vegetarian, munching on bark, leaves, and aquatic plants!

Beavers use a special scent to mark their territory and communicate with others.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Nature's Engineer

Eurasian Beavers can build complex dams using their strong teeth, creating deep ponds that benefit many animals.

Fähigkeit

Aquatic Breath-Hold

Eurasian Beavers can stay underwater for long periods, holding their breath for many minutes to escape predators.

Fähigkeit

Insulating Coat

Eurasian Beavers have thick, oily, waterproof fur that helps them stay warm and dry in cold water.

Maße und Details

Länge
70-100 cm
Gewicht
11-30 kg
Lebenserwartung
7-15 Jahre
Top Speed
8 km/h
Wurfgröße
1-6
Tragzeit
105-128 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

They are strict vegetarians, munching on bark, leaves, and roots from trees and plants near water.

Hauptnahrung

  • Tree bark (willow, aspen)
  • Leaves
  • Aquatic plants
  • Roots
  • Berries

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Wolf

Canis lupus

Wolves prey on beavers, especially young ones or those on land.

eaten by

Brown Bear

Ursus arctos

Brown bears can hunt beavers, particularly during dispersal phases.

depends on

European Otter

Lutra lutra

Otters may use beaver dams and ponds for hunting fish and shelter.

eats

White Willow

Salix alba

Beavers primarily eat the bark and leaves of willow trees.

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Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Beavers are usually shy, so it's best to watch them from a distance and not disturb their homes.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Eurasian Beaver?

70-100 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Eurasian Beaver?

11-30 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Eurasian Beaver?

7-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Eurasian Beaver?

8 km/h

Was frisst Eurasian Beaver?

They are strict vegetarians, munching on bark, leaves, and roots from trees and plants near water.

Wo findet man Eurasian Beaver normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Eurasian Beaver?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Eurasian Beaver?

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