After plans stalled for a new dam in the Czech Republic, eight beavers saved the day seemingly overnight. “At this point, ...

Defending their lodge and the family within it is very important to a beaver and they are highly territorial. If they detect the scent of a potential predator or even of another beaver they will ...

Abstract: Herbivores must balance energy needs with avoiding risks, using various cues to assess predation risk. The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is a semi-aquatic herbivore vulnerable to ...