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Eurasian beaver

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A Eurasian beaver in the Narew River, Poland.

Eurasian Beaver

The Eurasian beaver is a big rodent that lives in Europe and Asia. These beavers are also called European beavers. They are the largest rodents that live in Eurasia.

Eurasian beavers are about as long as a grown-up’s arm and can weigh as much as a small dog. They have brown fur and strong teeth that help them chew on wood. These beavers love to build dams in rivers and lakes.

In the past, people hunted beavers for their fur. By the early 1900s, beavers were almost gone. Only about 1,200 were left. But people worked hard to help them return. Today, beavers live in many places again, from France to Russia and even in China.

These beavers are very important for nature. When they build dams, they create homes for many animals like fish and birds. Their dams also help keep water clean and make forests grow thicker.

Eurasian beavers live in families and have one group of babies each year. The babies stay with their parents for a long time while they learn how to build and find food. These amazing builders help make the world a better place for many other creatures.

Images

A mother Eurasian beaver and her baby beavers in a river tributary in Scotland.
Illustration of an Eurasian beaver, a large rodent known for building dams and living in waterways.
A beaver dam in Scotland, the first to be built in the wild there in over 400 years.
A beaver dam in a natural environment, showing the work of these industrious animals.
Tracks of a beaver in the snow, showing how animals navigate through winter forests.
Signs of beaver activity in Osmussaar, Estonia, showing how beavers interact with their environment.
A European Beaver has built a dam in a forest near Inkūnai, Lithuania. Beavers are excellent engineers of nature!
A beaver lodge along the Vistula River in Warsaw, showcasing wildlife in its natural habitat.
A peaceful beaver sleeping on the bank of Osmussaare Island in Estonia.

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