The Canadian Beaver (Castor canadensis), also known as the American Beaver or North American Beaver, is the largest rodent in North America. A semiaquatic mammal native to Canada, the United States, and other parts of North America, the Canadian Beaver is recognized for its broad, paddle-shaped tail, webbed hind feet, powerful incisors, and adaptations for life in freshwater environments. The species is also an important ecosystem engineer, with its dams and other activities helping create and maintain wetland habitats.
Explore our collection of Canadian Beaver specimens and museum-quality replicas representing the anatomy and natural history of Castor canadensis. This collection includes replicas of the Canadian Beaver skull, brain, baculum, and negative footprint, offering several ways to examine the species’ distinctive anatomy and physical characteristics.
Canadian Beaver specimens and replicas are valuable resources for educators, students, museums, collectors, natural-history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in mammalian anatomy. From the structure of the skull and brain to reproductive anatomy and distinctive tracks, these Castor canadensis replicas provide an opportunity to study one of Canada’s most recognizable mammals from multiple anatomical perspectives.
