Beaver - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBJul 11, 2013 · The beaver (Castor canadensis) is a herbivorous mammal. It is Canada’s largest rodent and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara). It is primarily nocturnal and lives a semi-aquatic life. The beaver is one of the only mammals, other than humans, that can manufacture its own environment.
North American beaver - Wikipedia
WEBThe North American beaver is one of the official national wildlife of Canada symbols and is the official state mammal of Oregon and New York. [28] North American beavers are widespread across the continental United States, Canada, southern Alaska, and some parts of northern Mexico.
Animal Facts: Beaver - Canadian Geographic
WEBJun 9, 2019 · As one of Canada's most iconic animals, the beaver is the largest rodent in the country and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara).
Meet The National Animal of Canada, The Beaver - Exploration …
WEBFrom the soaring Rocky Mountains to the sprawling tundra of the Yukon, Canada hosts an array of remarkable creatures. However, one animal, humble in size yet monumental in impact, stands as the national emblem – the industrious Beaver (Castor canadensis).
Hinterland Who's Who - Beaver - hww.ca
WEBBeavers maintain water levels, improve habitat for many forms of wildlife, stabilize stream flow, and prevent stream bed erosion, so it is important that they be managed carefully. No other animal has influenced Canada’s history to the extent that the beaver has.
Beaver in Canada: Facts, Places To See & Species - Talk About …
WEBMay 31, 2024 · The beaver is an official emblem of Canada and has been a symbol of the country since the early colonial era. It is featured on the Canadian Nickel and was prominently displayed on the coat of arms of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
NCC: Beaver - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBBeavers are native to Canada and have been considered Canada's national icon for 300 years. However, they were once endangered throughout much of their range due to over-hunting for their thick fur.
The Brilliance of the Beaver: Learning from an Anishnaabe World
WEBApr 16, 2020 · Simpson demonstrates how the figure of the Beaver offers lessons in how to live connected to the world around us — through knowledge, wisdom and industriousness.
The Busy Beaver: Discovering Canada's National Animal
WEBDiscover the amazing story of the Canadian national animal, the beaver! From their industrious nature to their impact on the Canadian landscape, this video has it all. Learn about the history...
Provider of fur, food and floods, the beaver is a Canadian symbol
WEBJul 31, 2016 · Castor canadensis, the large rodent that is one of Canada's national symbols, has a long and (mostly) illustrious history. You may know it as the beaver. (CBC) As many Canadians take to beaches...