
Beaver ©Nick Upton
©David Parkyn
Beaver ©David Parkyn
Beaver ©David Parkyn
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world; if their home isn’t quite up to scratch they have no problem doing some home improvements! These incredible animals are perfectly adapted for life on both land and in the water – they have an impressive flat tail and webbed feet.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 70-100cmTail: 30-40cm
Weight: 18-30kg
Average lifespan: 10-15 years
Conservation status
Beavers are being re-introduced into different parts of Great Britain after an absence of about 400 years.