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Caption
A beaver has webbed hind feet; a large, relatively hairless, horizontally flattened tail, a blunt head, small eyes and ears, a short neck, and a stout body.
Credit
Noppadol Paothong
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Photo by Noppadol Paothong, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation
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Species Description
A large rodent associated with waterways and wetlands, the beaver has webbed hind feet; a large, relatively hairless, horizontally flattened tail; a blunt head; small eyes and ears; a short neck and a stout body. The color is a uniform dark brown above with lighter underparts and a blackish tail.
Topic Category
Hunting / Fishing Guide
Seasons
Regulations