Are Beavers Considered Rodents?

beaver, (genus Castor), either of two species of amphibious rodents native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and Eurasia and the second largest rodents worldwide.

Why is a beaver a rodent?

Beavers are among the largest living rodents in the world. They have thick fur, webbed feet and flattened, scale-covered tails. With powerful jaws and strong teeth, they fell trees in order to build homes and dams, often changing their environment in ways few other animals can.

Is the beaver a rodent?

Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and one of the few species that significantly modify their environment.