Description
The European Beaver (Castor fiber) is a mammal indigenous to Germany. It inhabits freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes with riparian woodland.
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Fun Facts
The European beaver was hunted to near extinction by the early 20th century but has made a remarkable comeback across Germany
Germany now has the largest European beaver population in the EU thanks to successful reintroduction programs
They build smaller, more inconspicuous dams than their North American cousins, preferring to burrow into riverbanks
The German word for beaver, 'Biber,' is the root of 'Biberach' and other German place names where beavers were historically common
A beaver's incisors never stop growing and are self-sharpening — the orange enamel front is harder than the white dentin behind it