The North American beaver (Castor canadensis ... they create an entire ecosystem for many other species. Their ponds provide habitat for fish, aquatic plants, insects, mammals, amphibians and birds.

Beavers have established dams on NC State’s campus, transforming ecosystems and providing ecological benefits.

Due to historic and contemporary forest management practices, the northeastern United States is facing a lack of early-successional forest habitat, which is critical to support many species dependent ...

The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is a keystone species whose ponds and wetlands help replenish groundwater, serve as buffers against wildfires, and provide habitat for a wide ... thought to ...