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(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.
On Habitat
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
