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Home > Our animal species > Mammals > Canadian Beaver Canadian Beaver
Order : Rodentia Family : Castoridae Diet : Herbivorous, feeding principally on leaves, bark and hardwood twigs, including aspen. Reproduction : Sexually mature at 2 years. Mating occurs between January and February. The 3-4 young are born between May and June after a gestation period of 14-15 weeks, and are weaned after 10 weeks. Lifespan : Up to 12 years in the wild and about 20 years in captivity. Predators : Gray wolves, Canadian lynx, bobcats, bears, coyotes, fishers, wolverines, and river otters. Status : Common, not at risk.
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