Image by Bruno /Germany from Pixabay Beavers may be pests when it comes to irrigation, but they may also be capable of protecting ecosystems and prohibiting global warming. Description Large, furry mammals with webbed feet and flat scaly tales. Habitat Mainly found in North America, but also in Europe and Asia. Live in or near freshwater bodies, in homes called ‘lodges’ made predominantly of sticks and mud. Population Once more than 60 billion in North America alone, in 1988 there were only an estimated 6-12 million mainly due to hunting for fur. Food Herbivores. Eat tree bark, twigs, aquatic plants etc. Predators Hawks, otters, wolves, coyotes, bears etc. Humans are still a major threat to the beaver population. Species There are two species: the North American beaver and the Eurasian beaver. Endangered? No According to environmental journalist...