Castor Fiber Collection

European Beaver (Castor fiber) eating blackberries by standing on its hind legs and using its tail as additional support. Part of captive breeding population prior to release into the Welsh landscape

View of freshwater loch, site of trial Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) reintroduction, Loch Coille-Bharr, Knapdale Forest, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, August

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits up, captive, Devon, UK, May

European beaver (Castor fiber) feeding, Alhama river, Ebro Valley. Navarra. Spain

European Beaver (Castor fiber) amongst Pondweed (Potomogeton natans) in freshwater lake Bevis Trust, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK, June

Juvenile European beaver {Castor fiber} striping bark off a Birch trunk at the Aigas Field Studies Centre, European Beaver demonstration project, Inverness-shire, Scotland, August 2008

Beaver (Castor fibre) female feeding on willow bark with her two kits, River Otter, Devon, England, UK, July

Beaver (Castor fiber) dam on river, Bamff Estate, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Antique Print of a Beaver, 1859 (coloured engraving)
2630185 Antique Print of a Beaver, 1859 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 12478742
European beaver - beaver lodge - Germany Date:

European beaver (Castor fiber) at river bank in urban environment at night, Grenoble, France, August

European beaver (Castor fiber) foraging at dusk, Knapdale Forest, Argyll, Scotland. Highly commended in the BWPA (British Wildlife Photography Awards) Competition 2016

Trees felled by Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) Moricsala Strict Nature Reserve, Moricsala Island, Lake Usma, Latvia, June 2009

Aerial view of Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) destruction in a forest, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

European beaver (Castor fiber) swimming in river, Bergslagen, Sweden, June 2009

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) foraging in loch at night, Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK, June

Two ditches are crossing with a beaver (Castor fiber)dam, in early morning light, Marta Mouth NP, Lubuskie, Poland

Eurasian Beaver (castor fiber) sitting on ground gnawing away at tree trunk, side view

Eurasian Beaver -Castor fiber- feeding on a willow branch, Tyrol, Austria

European Beaver -Castor fiber-, foraging, winter, snow, diurnal, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

European Beaver -Castor fiber-, foraging, diurnal, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber), captive in breeding programme, United Kingdom, Europe

Rodents, 19th century C015 / 6095
Rodents. 19th-century artwork of a lemming (upper left), a dormouse (upper right), a Eurasian beaver (upper centre, Castor fiber), a coypu (lower left, Myocastor coypus), a black rat (lower right)

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber), captive in breeding programme, United Kingdom, Europe

Castor fiber, Eurasian beaver
Lower molar tooth of a Eurasian beaver. Item E. 603 of the animal fossil specimens found at Piltdown, Sussex, 1912-15, held at the Natural History Museum, London

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The European Beaver (Castor fiber) is a fascinating creature that never fails to captivate with its unique behaviors and habitats. One such sight is witnessing this magnificent mammal standing on its hind legs, delicately devouring blackberries. It's a testament to their adaptability and resourcefulness. A breathtaking view of Loch Coille-Bharr showcases the site where Eurasian Beavers were reintroduced, symbolizing efforts towards conservation and restoration of their populations. These industrious creatures have the power to transform landscapes, creating dams that shape freshwater ecosystems. In Devon, UK, a captive Eurasian Beaver sits up in all its glory. Its presence serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting these species for future generations to admire and learn from. Traveling south to Navarra, Spain, we witness another European Beaver feeding along the Alhama river in the picturesque Ebro Valley. This harmonious interaction between beaver and nature highlights their role as ecosystem engineers. Amongst Pondweed in freshwater lies yet another stunning scene featuring the European Beaver. Here they find nourishment while contributing to aquatic biodiversity—a true marvel of nature's interconnectedness. At Aigas, a juvenile European Beaver skillfully strips bark off a Birch trunk—an essential behavior for both sustenance and construction purposes. This display demonstrates their remarkable ability to adapt within their environment. On the River Otter in England's River Otter Valley Wildlife Reserve, we encounter an endearing moment: a female beaver diligently feeding on willow bark alongside her two adorable kits. Witnessing familial bonds strengthens our resolve to protect these precious animals from harm. Bamff Estate in Perthshire, Scotland proudly hosts an impressive beaver dam—a testament to how these incredible creatures reshape waterways while providing vital habitat for countless other species who rely on them for survival. An antique print from 1859 offers us insight into historical perceptions of beavers—admired not only for their ecological significance but also for their aesthetic beauty.