American Beaver - Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
WEBRange. Most of North America – excluding Florida, the Southwest, and Mexico. Habitat. Ponds, lakes, rivers, marshes, and streams. The American beaver is North America’s largest rodent. Castor canadensis. Location in the Zoo: Kids Kingdom.
Beaver | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
WEBBeavers are meticulous groomers. They use the preening toe as a comb to prevent their fine, soft fur from matting to maintain its waterproofing and insulating properties. These flexible toes also remove burrs and parasites. On land, a beaver's movements are extremely awkward, making them vulnerable to predators.
American beaver - Oregon Zoo
WEBAmerican beavers at the Oregon Zoo. The Zoo's beavers live in the Cascade Stream and Pond habitat. To make their environment as much like the wild as possible, keepers anchor branches to the beach or clamp the branches upright for them to chew. The beavers fell them by gnawing on them at their base.
New at the Zoo: Meet Beaver Juniper
WEBJun 7, 2023 · There are two new (adorable) kids on the block at American Trail! The team welcomed California sea lion pup Charger and North American beaver Poplar to their new homes at Smithsonian’s National Zoo this past summer.
Aspen and Juniper: A Beaver Love Story - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Spend the day with Aspen, Juniper and hundreds of other adorable animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. When it comes to love, leave it to the beavers! Get the story of Aspen and Juniper’s rocky romance from American Trail keeper Jackie Spicer.
Living With Beavers - YouTube
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · With prevention and planning, beavers and humans can coexist. Learn more at oregonzoo.org/beavers-coexist In rare instances, wildlife officials relocate beavers to a safer area as a last...
OC Zoo North American Beavers in Action - YouTube
WEBApr 10, 2012 · Watch as Buckley and Betty, the OC Zoo's resident North American beavers, explore their exhibit both above and below the water.
Beaver - Detroit Zoo
WEBBeaver (Castor canadensis) Three beavers reside at the Detroit Zoo: male Linden and females Eve and Sassafras. As the largest rodent in North America, this species has brown, waterproof coats; webbed hind feet; and broad, scaly tails.
American Beaver - Lincoln Park Zoo
WEBAmerican beavers are brown, semiaquatic rodents that can weigh up to 70 pounds and reach 4 feet in length. Their tail can be 10 inches long and 6 inches wide. They are adapted to life in the water thanks to webbed hind feet, a muscular body, and a naturally oily and waterproof outer fur layer.
North American Beavers - Zoo Knoxville
WEBThe North American Beaver’s range extends from the Arctic tundra down to Northern Mexico. These animals are the conservationists of the animal kingdom, constructing lodges that provide habitat and refuge for a variety of woodland animals, most especially waterfowl.