Castor canadensis
Beavers are an occasional visitor to Brazos riverbank area, feasting on the willow trees. Beavers are actually members of the rodent family.
The scientific name is Castor canadensis
Beavers are the largest rodents in North America. What defines a rodent? Rodents are mammals with continually growing front incisor teeth. Did you know that 40% of all mammals are rodents?
Beavers are one of the few animals that modify their habitat. To protect their families, they build their homes in the middle of ponds. But the cool part? They dam up streams to create those ponds. Wow.
We always love when animals mate for life—and beavers do! Plus, they are fiercely loyal to their families. Only if one mate dies will they find a new love.