Beaver

usgb/ˈbiːvər/
noun

A large animal with a broad flat tail that lives in North America and parts of Europe. It is famous for building dams in rivers.

I saw a beaver at the river bank building a dam.
Visual representation of "beaver" - A large animal with a broad flat tail that lives in North America and parts of Europe. It is famous for building dams in rivers.

Often appears as...

  • beaver dam
  • beaver habitat
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Not Just Dams

Beavers are known for more than dams; they create wetlands which are beneficial for other species.

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Beavers help the ecosystem beyond their famous beaver dams.
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Distinctive Tail

A beaver's tail is unique; it's broad, flat, and used for swimming and signaling danger.

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You can spot a beaver by its distinctive tail slapping the water.
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Nocturnal Animals

Beavers are mainly active at night, so they are harder to spot during the day.

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You might catch beavers at work if you visit the river at night.
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