New World beaver


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Noun1.New World beaver - a variety of beaver found in almost all areas of North America except FloridaNew World beaver - a variety of beaver found in almost all areas of North America except Florida
Castor canadensis
beaver - large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges
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In Europe, felt hats made from the underfur of New World beavers became a fashion rage that lasted from the 1600s until the late 19th century.
The good work of busy beaver: these "ecosystem engineers" naturally create wetlands that in turn support a wide diversity of wildlife

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