A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Beaver (Castor Canadensis)
Explore the world of the Beaver and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviour of this nocturnal rodent. Includes images and statistics.
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.