North American Beaver Kit
Castor canadensis (kit)
North American beaver kits are born in a lodge or bank den with fur, open eyes, and the ability to swim after a short time, but they remain dependent on adults. They stay close to the lodge and underwater entrance, feeding first on milk and later on tender leaves, bark, and aquatic plants. Kits practice paddling and grooming in sheltered water while avoiding strong currents and predators. A notable fact is that kits often make soft whines and contact calls inside the lodge to keep close to family members.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- North American Beaver Kit
- North American Beaver Yearling
- North American Beaver