Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Beaver
Canadian Wildlife site features the beaver. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: American Beaver
Comprehensive reference material on the American beaver, with information about physical characteristics, classification, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Busy Beavers
Amy Himes's article, "At the Zoo: Busy Beavers" focuses on the North American Beaver and covers topics such as The Fur Trade and Nose to Tail. Pictures are also provided.
Idaho State University
Idaho Museum of Natural History: Beaver
This competent site delves into the physical characteristics, range, habitat, diet, ecology, reproduction, and conservation status of the American beaver.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: North American Beaver
The North American beaver has survived despite centuries of trapping for their valued pelts. Beavers are marvelous engineers who, the author says, are 'second only to humans in the magnitude of change which they can effect on their...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: American Beaver
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Beavers (Castor canadensis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Beaver
The largest North American rodent and the only one with a broad, flat, scaly tail, the Beaver is now common and widespread, even in areas it did not inhabit during pre-colonial times. The modifications it makes to the environment by...
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Beaver
Information about the American beaver's habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction pattern, lifespan, and classification.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: American Beaver
The American beaver is North America's largest rodent. Use this resource to discover more about this beaver known for building dams, canals, and lodges.