Intl. Beaver Day 2025: Facts about these trending animals

International Beaver Day

Every year on April 7, the world celebrates International Beaver Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these fascinating animals who are also nature’s engineers. They are not just adorable animals, but also very skillful, and here we mention some facts about them.

Who is celebrated on the day?

Going by the name, International Beaver Day is not just dedicated to beavers, but also to Dorothy Richards, a conservationist who studied these animals extensively and also founded the ‘Beaversprite’, a sanctuary for these adorable creatures.

Why are beavers trending?

The world dedicates a day to these adorable animals because of how underestimated they have been, and how they are nature’s most underrated engineers. Plus, they are adorably cute to look at, and have funny antics too.

Master builders in life

Beavers are called nature’s engineers because they build dams using logs, sticks, mud, and stones, and these structures slow down water flow, which creates ponds that are home to birds, fish, frogs, and plants.

Their unique teeth

It is also said that a beaver’s front teeth never stop growing, and instead of being the classic white, a Beaver’s teeth are orange in colour. And as they continue growing, beavers have to gnaw on trees to keep their teeth from poking them.

They are semi-aquatic creatures

Another reason to celebrate beavers is that they are so multidimensional. They are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes, and their webbed feet help them swim around in case there is danger on land.

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Their unique tails

Beavers have a flat, paddle-shaped tail that looks very similar to a swimming paddle. It helps in swimming and also balancing when they sit upright.

Their homes

The homes in which Beavers live in are called ‘Lodges’ and they have dome-shaped homes in the middle of ponds that they make all by themselves.

The Beaver family

Beavers are believed to be extremely loyal to their families, and live in groups and colonies. They work together, build their lodge together, and protect their territory from enemies.

Their population

It is estimated that there are about 10-15 million beavers in the world today, but decades ago, due to fur trading, their population was near extinction.

How is Beaver Day celebrated?

Beaver day is celebrated around the world, but especially in the US, and families hike to Beaver dams to spot them, spend time with the friendly ones, and even learn about them and their habitats.

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