It also eats the leaves and twigs of trees. In summer, it feeds on plants found in the pond. It especially likes the roots of the water lily. The bark from trees such as white birch, maple, poplar, aspen, and willow are eaten by the beaver. When living near farms and gardens, the beaver also has been known to eat potatoes, carrots, apples, and turnips.
Man is the greatest enemy of the beaver.
It hunts and traps the beaver for its valuable fur. The main animal predator is the wolf. On land, the beaver is very slow moving and can be captured by the faster-moving wolf. It is also hunted by wolverines, bears, and domestic dogs. Otters, fishers, and owls hunt and kill the baby beavers.