*** About Beavers: The beaver is a primarily nocturnal, large, semiaquatic rodent known for its dam-building skills which play a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystems. Beavers are remarkably adept with their strong teeth and powerful tails, using these tools to manipulate their environment effectively. As ecosystem engineers, they create ponds and wetlands, which increase the biodiversity of their habitats. This fur-bearing mammal has a stout body, covered with thick brown fur, a set of sharp incisors, and a distinctive flat tail that serves various purposes including propelling it through water, balancing on land, and signaling danger. Despite facing historical declines due to trapping for their fur and castoreum, conservation efforts have led to a resurgence in beaver populations across many parts of their range, promoting the health of aquatic systems and benefiting multiple species, including humans.

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