Canadian beaver
Castor canadensis
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<speciesfyi-species slug="canadian-beaver"></speciesfyi-species>Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15 years
Length
1.0 m
Weight
25.0 kg
Population
15.0M
Trend
→ Stable
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About
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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.
Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
Diet & Behavior
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Herbivore
Canadian beaver is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.
Diet
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Herbivore
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(动物界)
Phylum
Chordata
(脊索动物门)
Class
Mammalia
(哺乳動物)
Order
Rodentia
(啮齿目)
Family
Castoridae
(Beavers)
Genus
Castor
(Beavers)
Species
Castor canadensis
(Canadian beaver)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Castor Americano
French
Castor canadien
German
Amerikanischer Biber
Russian
Bobr Kanadskii
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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 (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Canadian beaver?
The closest relatives of Canadian beaver in the genus Castor include Eurasian beaver.
Genus Castor — 2 Species
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Canadian beaver
Castor canadensis
Eurasian beaver
Castor fiber
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