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Mammals
Beaver
Castor canadensis
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Weight
- 11-32 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Beaver (Castor canadensis) is a herbivore species found in North American rivers and ponds. It typically lives 10-20 years, weighing around 11-32 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the beaver: Beavers build dams that can be seen from space.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.