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Beaver

(Castor canadensis)

Three beavers reside at the Detroit Zoo: male Linden and females Eve and Sassafras. As the largest rodent in North America, this species has brown, waterproof coats; webbed hind feet; and broad, scaly tails.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: American Grassland

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 33 to 46 inches long

Weight: 38 to 40 pounds

Median life expectancy: 10 years

Diet: Bark, cambium, aquatic vegetation, buds and roots