The European beaver is nearly identical to the American beaver. However, European beavers have no interest in building dams. Instead, they dig burrows in stream banks. Most of the time, beavers end humans live in harmony. Beavers create wetland habitat for other wildlife like.
Beaver dams help reduce erosion and sedimentation in rivers and streams.
Beavers provide a valuable fur resource. Beaver ponds create diverse aquatic ecosystems. Beavers provide valuable habitat for endangered animals and plants. Beavers provide natural irrigation ponds. Conflicts can arise between coyotes and humans.