*** About The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis): Known for their dam-building skills, North American beavers play a crucial ecological role in creating wetlands, which are beneficial for other species including birds, fish, and amphibians. These semi-aquatic mammals are primarily nocturnal and have a vegetarian diet, composed mainly of tree bark, cambium, and aquatic plants. The beaver's ability to alter its environment is unmatched by any other except humans, making them a keystone species in their ecosystems.

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