Small Mammal
American Beaver
Nature’s hard-working neighbor
Where Beavers Build
Beavers live statewide anywhere there’s water to work with – streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes, and wetlands.
Beaver Business
Beavers are ecosystem engineers, building dams that create wetlands and improve water quality for many other species. They don’t hibernate, spending winter in their lodges living off food stored underwater. Their ever-growing teeth stay sharp through constant chewing, and that iconic flat tail helps them swim, balance, and warn others when danger’s near.
Quick Facts
Average Size
Beavers are about 40 pounds and roughly 3 feet long (tail included).
What's on the Menu
Beavers feed on leaves, twigs, and inner bark from deciduous trees and shrubs, plus a variety of other plants. Mmmm wood.
The Look
Beavers have thick brown fur, a stout body, webbed hind feet, bright orange front teeth, and a long, flat tail that does way more than just look cool.
