Beaver Sanctuary - Info Beaver Sanctuary Info Beavers are large rodents that live in woods with ponds and streams. The beaver build and live in lodges or burrows. There are 2 kinds of beavers, American and Eurasian. The beaver is the largest rodent in North America.
Beavers live in North America, Europe, Scandinavia, Finland, Siberia, and Mongolia.
The beaver can become 3 to 4 feet long and can weigh 35 to 70 pounds. Beavers have a large, flat tail that is 16 inches. Beavers have a short, small body with a broad, round head with small ears. The beavers coat has a rusty brown color. The undercoat is made up of soft, gray fur.