Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Eurasian Beaver vs North American Beaver

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Eurasian Beaver

Eurasian Beaver

Castor fiber

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vs
North American Beaver

North American Beaver

Castor canadensis

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Size

Eurasian Beaver

Eurasian Beaver

1 m

Human

1.75 m

North American Beaver

North American Beaver

1.2 m

Eurasian BeaverNorth American Beaver
Weight18–35 kg11–32 kg
Length0.8–1 m0.9–1.2 m
Top Speed6 km/h–
Lifespan10–25 yrs10–24 yrs
Gestation107 days105 days
Offspring1–6 1–6
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentSedentary
HabitatForest, Wetland, WoodlandForest, Wetland, River
RegionsNordicsNorth America
FamilyCastoridaeCastoridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia