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Are beavers mammals?

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The beaver (genus Castor) is a large, primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic rodent. Castor includes two extant species, the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) (native to North America) and Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) . Beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges (homes). read more

There are two species of beavers, which are found in the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. These animals are active all winter, swimming and foraging in their ponds even when a layer of ice covers the surface. read more

Yes. If it's warm-blooded and has live babies (exceptions are the platypus and echidna), and nurses its young, it's a mammal. read more

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