Canadian beaver

Castor canadensis

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Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

25.0 kg

Population

15.0M

Trend

→ Stable

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About

O maior roedor da América do Norte, o castor-canadense pode pesar até 32 kg e é um mestre engenheiro do ecossistema, habitando rios, lagos e áreas úmidas do Canadá e norte dos Estados Unidos. Ao derrubar árvores e construir barragens de até centenas de metros de comprimento, os castores criam lagoas que proporcionam habitat para centenas de espécies. Suas tocas e canais transformam bacias hidrográficas inteiras. Quase caçados até a extinção por sua pelagem, as populações de castor se recuperaram fortemente.

Fun Facts

✨ Beaver dams can be seen from space.
✨ Their teeth are orange because they contain iron.
✨ They can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Canadian beaver is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

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Full Taxonomy

Species

Castor canadensis (Canadian beaver)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Castor Americano

French Castor canadien

German Amerikanischer Biber

Russian Bobr Kanadskii

Similar Species in Castor

Eurasian beaver

Castor fiber

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canadian beaver?

The scientific name of Canadian beaver is Castor canadensis. It belongs to the genus Castor.

Where does Canadian beaver live?

Canadian beaver is found in Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands.

What family does Canadian beaver belong to?

Canadian beaver (Castor canadensis) belongs to the genus Castor, which is part of the taxonomic family Castoridae.

What does Canadian beaver eat?

Canadian beaver is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Canadian beaver live?

Canadian beaver has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Canadian beaver are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Canadian beaver (Castor canadensis) is approximately 15,000,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Canadian beaver belong to?

Canadian beaver (Castor canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Canadian beaver?

The closest relatives of Canadian beaver in the genus Castor include Eurasian beaver.