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Beavers (Castor spp.) are large rodents that attract attention through their semiaquatic lifestyle, capacity for environmental modification, and complex social structures. Today, only two living species exist: the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). Both species are classified as ecosystem engineers in freshwater ecosystems because they actively transform their surroundings, thereby enhancing biodiversity.Eurasian Beaver (Pexels)" image-alternate=""

EditedBeavers (Castor spp.) are large rodents known for their semi-aquatic lifestyles, environmental engineering capabilities, and complex social structures. Today, only two extant species remain: the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). Both species are recognized as ecosystem engineers in freshwater habitats, as they actively transform their environments in ways that enhance biodiversity.Morphological CharacteristicsBeavers (Castor spp.) are large,