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North American Beaver

Castor canadensis

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • North America

About the North American Beaver

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is a mammal found in North America. Its habitats include freshwater environments and forests.

It weighs around 25 kg and has a lifespan of about 15 years. Its top speed is 8 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 15 million individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Castor canadensis
Group
Mammal
Region
North America
Habitats
Freshwater, Forest
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
25 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
8 km/h
Estimated population
15 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Steve from Washington, DC, USA
Changes
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