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Definition of north american beaver
north american beaver
Plural:North American beavers
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North American A large, primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic rodent native to North America (Castor canadensis), distinguished by its broad, flat tail and well-known for altering its habitat by building dams, canals, and lodges.
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"The North American beaver acts as a keystone species by creating extensive wetlands that provide habitat for numerous other animals and plants."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of North american beaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/north-american-beaver