Beavers were once on the brink of extinction, but over 100 years of protected status has seen their population rise steadily in Connecticut. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.

The rodent creates fireproof refuges for many species, suggesting wildlife managers should protect beaver habitat as the U.S. West burns. A beaver swimming at Schwabacher Landing in Grand Teton ...

Beaver fur was used to make high-quality felt for hats. By 1911, the fur trade reduced the count of beavers in the state to around 1,000 according to Lundquist.

Two beavers who were moved from Scotland to Norfolk four years ago have improved the water quality where they are living, experts have said. Eeyore and Winnie have made an area of the River Glaven ...

Oregon lawmakers have introduced several bills recognizing the beaver’s important role. HB 3464, passed in 2023, reclassified beavers from predatory animals to furbearers on private land.

Beavers have been described as a keystone species which means they are essential to keeping the world around them working and thriving An ecologist gave a warning ...

Beavers, those iron-toothed rodents with a talent for hydraulic engineering, can legally return to English river catchments after an absence of 500 years.

Beavers are primarily nocturnal and tend to be most active at night. 8. Beavers can stay underwater for about 6-8 minutes. Large lungs allow beavers to stay submerged for an extended period of time.