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American Beaver — printable fact sheet
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American Beaver
Castor canadensis
The American Beaver is the largest rodent in North America, known for its powerful build, webbed feet, and iconic flat, paddle-shaped tail. Renowned for its remarkable engineering skills, this semi-aquatic mammal constructs complex lodges and dams using branches, mud, and stones…
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- Beaver dams are visible from space and can reach lengths of over 850 meters (2,790 feet), making them some of the largest animal-made structures on Earth.
- American Beavers have orange teeth due to iron-rich enamel that makes them stronger. They can remain underwater for up to 15 minutes by slowing their heart rate. Their dam-building activities help reduce flooding and improve water quality.
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