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A Beaver's tail is flat, leathery, and sparsely haired. Beavers use it as a rudder for steering while swimming and as a prop to balance when standing or sitting on land. They will slap their tail on the water's surface to warn other Beavers of danger. Beavers store fat in their tails, especially before winter, to help them survive periods with limited food.

A Beavertail is also a famous Canadian pastry that was introduced in the winter of 1978 to skaters on the Rideau Canal. It's a great way to eat Beaver without harming any animals.

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Beaver teeth are unique due to their iron-rich orange enamel, which makes them exceptionally strong and resistant to wear. These teeth continuously grow throughout the beaver's life, requiring constant chewing to maintain a manageable size and sharpness. The iron content in the enamel is what gives them their distinctive orange color and provides added strength.

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A Beaver can cut down a 5” thick tree in about three minutes and, on average, will cut down more than 200 trees a year.

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To waterproof themselves, Beavers rub castor oil, produced from a gland near their tail, through their fur using their split toenail (their grooming claw).

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European beavers are, on average, slightly larger and heavier than North American beavers, although both species have significant size variation within their populations. While North American beavers (Castor canadensis) typically weigh between 16 and 32 kg (35 and 70 pounds), Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) can weigh between 18 and 38 kg (40 and 84 pounds). Not judging...