Range Map of Beavers
Quick Facts
Type: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Average life span in the wild: Up to 24 years
Size: Head and body, 23 to 39 in; tail, 7.75 to 12 in
Weight: 60 lbs
Group name: Colony
Beaver Tracks
Did you know?
Beavers are second only to humans in their ability to manipulate and change their environment.
Beavers
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- weigh anywhere between 30-60 lbs. and are 2-3 feet long, not including their tail
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- are one of the largest rodents
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- front teeth never stop growing. They keep them from getting too long by their constant labor of chewing and gnawing.
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- possess a set of transparent eyelids which enable them to see under water
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- are experts in building dams, to create a safe and comfortable habitat for themselves.
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- dams help slow down erosion.
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- have been known to share their lodges with families of muskrats!
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- live in colonies made up of a family of an adult male and female and 2-4 kits
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- are nocturnal creatures and they work at night
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- are monogamous
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- have poor sight but a strong sense of smell and good hearing
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- move slow on land but are good swimmers and can swim up to 5 mph
- can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes
Beaver Lodges
