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North American beaver
"North American beavers slap the water with their tails to chase other beavers away from their territory."
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
North America
Food:
bark of soft woods and many types of plants
Lifespan:
average 18 years
Length:
90 cm (male) / 98 cm (female)
Weight:
25 to 45 kilo
Number of youngsters:
1 young
Carrying time:
7 to 8 months
IUCN Status:
safe
EEP:
no
Family is important
North American beavers live in family groups. These groups consist of a father, a mother and their offspring. When the young are two or three years old, they will look for a partner to start their own family. The whole family works together. Together they build dams and a lodge to live in. They also take care of the young together. In winter they stay close together inside the lodge. They eat the supply of food that they collected in the autumn.
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Theme area: Social or Solitary
You can see the Canadian beaver in the ‘Social or Solitary’ theme area. Here, stories are told about social structures, group behaviour, family life and how animals work together.
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Species Conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the IUCN status of the North American beaver is safe. However, unfortunately, many of the animal species you see in Eindhoven Zoo are endangered and struggling in their natural habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species around the world are at risk of extinction? Together we can help them, with big or small steps. Would you like to know how?