Beaver dam

Photo about Beaver s dam at forest reserve. Image of lake, swimming, trees - 7873224

A herbivorous mammal weighing 16–35 kg and measuring up to 1.3 m from snout to paddled tail, the beaver (Castor canadensis) is Canada's largest rodent and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara). It is primarily nocturnal and lives a semi-aquatic life.

A former biology teacher turned naturalist guide, Kurt Johnson has traded in the classroom for the great outdoors at Grand Teton National Park, located in a rare ecosystem.

And do the rodents live in these wooden structures?

Two North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) working on dam they have built on a small stream. Northern Rockies, Fall.

Heat waves, fueled by climate change, are tough on wild animals, too. Lucky for them, they have beavers, whose dams help cool the water and air.

Beavers gnawing a tree and building a dam Free Vintage Antique Illustration

World Wildlife Fund on Instagram: "Beavers are so good at their jobs, we copied them! Mimicking beaver dams lets rivers flow and helps riparian zones flourish. Learn how conservationists are using nature’s blueprint for sustainable water management and ecosystem restoration at the link in our bio."