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American Beaver (Castor canadensis)

American Beaver (Castor canadensis)
American Beaver (Castor canadensis)

About American Beaver (Castor canadensis)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Mammals
  • Order: Rodents
  • Family: Beavers

The North American beaver is one of two extant beaver species, along with the Eurasian beaver. It is native to North America and has been introduced in South America (Patagonia) and Europe. The North American beaver is one of the national symbols of Canada and the official state mammal of Oregon and New York. North American (Canadian) beavers are widespread across the continental United States, Canada, southern Alaska, and some parts of northern Mexico.

Source: Wikipedia

Visits

  • 1993-06-06

    Binnie Lakes Forest Preserve, United States of America
  • 2008-11-16

    Mendocino Woodlands State Forest, United States of America
    Image from 2008-11-16
  • 2018-09-20

    Oceano, United States of America
    Image from 2018-09-20
  • 2025-05-30

    Banff National Park - Cave and Basin Marsh, Canada
    Image from 2025-05-30