Beavers are known for their skill at cutting down trees with their strong front teeth. Beavers almost always seem to be busy working.
Beavers live in rivers, streams, and freshwater lakes near woodlands.
They are excellent swimmers and divers. There are more beavers in the United States and Canada than anywhere else in the world. Beavers are also found in Asia and Europe. In the 1980's, trappers in the United States and Canada captured about a million beavers a year. Beaver fur is soft and shiny, and it wears well.