The pursuit of fur steadily pushed the boundaries of North American settlement westward. The fur trade led to the ...

Celebrate International Beaver Day on April 7, 2026, by honoring one of nature’s most extraordinary ecosystem engineers.

England officials promised to reintroduce Eurasian beavers to the country. However, after a successful starter release in Dorset in March, reintroduction efforts have suddenly stalled. Despite 40 ...

Beavers are increasingly being recognized as vital ecosystem engineers who can help us navigate the challenges of climate ...

Oregon wildlife officials are conducting a new statewide survey of beavers and their habitat, part of a plan to protect and recover the animals. The plan’s success largely depends on whether the state ...

Size: Beavers on average grow to about 26 to 39 inches long and weigh about 60 pounds, although they have been known to reach as much as 90 pounds. Life span: The average life span in the wild is ...

I’m often asked, “what good is ‘X’ species,” “or “what can ‘X’ species do for me?” Regarding American beavers from a utilitarian view, the answer is that beavers are key to restoration of stream and ...