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The American Beaver is a busy animal known for building dams and lodges in rivers and streams. They have big, flat tails and love to chew on wood to make their homes.
Key details
- Length
- 90-120 cm
- Weight
- 11-32 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 8 km/h
- Litter Size
- 2-4
- Gestation
- 105-107 days
Traits
FurrySocialHerbivorousTool UseWetlandDiurnalFreshwaterKeystone Species
What this page adds
The American Beaver has a stocky body covered in thick, reddish-brown to dark brown fur, often lighter on its belly. It is easily recognized by its large, flat, paddle-like scaly tail and prominent, ever-growing orange incisor teeth.
Beaver dams are so big they can be seen from space, changing entire landscapes!
Beavers can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes, longer than many divers!
Their thick fur has over 12,000 hairs per square centimeter, keeping them perfectly dry!
