I’m often asked, “what good is ‘X’ species,” “or “what can ‘X’ species do for me?” Regarding American beavers from a utilitarian view, the answer is that beavers are key to restoration of stream and ...

Last week the Utica Zoo welcomed three North American beavers back to their Backyards & Barnyards exhibits. Cauliflower, a male, was transported to Central New York along with his sisters, Mustard and ...

Fossilized remains of the giant beaver have been discovered in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, as well as in southern Minnesota. Science Museum of Minnesota It’s official: Minnesota’s state fossil is the ...

The 1975 National Symbol Act of Canada recognized the beaver as a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada. Long before legislation made it official, the beaver was tightly linked to the national identify ...