Beavers Living with Wildlife for Kids North America Range Beavers are found throughout North America. The only areas they are not found are the arctic tundra, most of peninsular Florida, and the southwestern desert areas.
Beavers can live anywhere aquatic habitats are found.
Beavers once lived in Europe and northern Asia. They became extinct in the British Isles in the 12th century. Today, beaver can be found in Norway, Poland, and Russia. The beaver is the largest North American rodent. Most adults weigh between 35 to 50 pounds with some reaching 70 to 100 pounds.