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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.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

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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Peligro

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Datos interesantes

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.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Nature's Engineer

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

Habilidad

Aquatic Breath-Hold

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

Habilidad

Insulating Coat

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
70-100 cm
Peso
11-30 kg
Esperanza de vida
7-15 años
Top Speed
8 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
1-6
Gestación
105-128 días

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

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

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

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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Seguridad

Peligro

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Eurasian Beaver?

70-100 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Eurasian Beaver?

11-30 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Eurasian Beaver?

7-15 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Eurasian Beaver?

8 km/h

¿Qué come Eurasian Beaver?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Eurasian Beaver?

Wetlands

¿Cómo caza Eurasian Beaver?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de Eurasian Beaver?

1-6

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