The beaver ranges in weight from 30 to 68 pounds. Believe it or not, some beavers have been found weighing up to 100 pounds. Beavers will mate for life. The pair of beavers will never separate unless one dies. If this happens, the beaver will find a new mate.
Beavers give birth during the spring.
A female beaver will have a litter of kits ranging in number from 2 to 6. A kit is the name given to a baby beaver. A kit will remain in the family lodge until the age of 2 years old. During the 2 years at home, the kit will learn things needed for survival. Building and repairing lodges and dams are two important skills learned at home.