Castoridae 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

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

North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) grooming. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

North American beaver (Castor canadensis) on dam. Martinez, California, USA. June

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

Beaver pond with beaver lodge (on the left side) and trees reflected in autumn. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. October

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

Underneath view of a North American beaver (Castor canadensis) swimming under the ice of a frozen river. Quebec, Canada. October

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

North American beaver (Castor canadensis) eating a fallen Paper Birch tree (Betula papyrifera). Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

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

Three Beavers in their pool at London Zoo, 1920s (b / w photo)
2967824 Three Beavers in their pool at London Zoo, 1920s (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

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

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

American Beaver, Castor canadensis, gnawing away at a tree trunk

Castor canadensis, American Beaver, side view

American Beaver, Castor canadensis, chewing a stick

Two American Beavers (castor canadensis) building dam, one perched on top of dam and another in water, side view

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

Copper engraving, beaver

Goat Willow -Salix caprea- gnawed by beavers in a pond, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Goat Willow -Salix caprea- felled by beavers, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Tree trunk gnawed by a beaver in a riverside forest, Innufer Aue, bei Rosenheim, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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

American Beaver, Castor canadensis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Seed specimens C016 / 5846
Seed specimens. A variety of seed specimens, including castor bean (Ricinus communis) and date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Ricinus communis, castor bean plant
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Seed specimens
A variety of seed specimens including castor bean (Ricinus communis) and date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Ricinus communis, castor bean
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Captivating Castoridae: A Glimpse into the Lives of Beavers" European Beaver (Castor fiber) indulging in a juicy feast of blackberries, showcasing its impressive ability to stand on hind legs. In Devon, UK, a captive Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits up gracefully, displaying its majestic presence. Witness the meticulous grooming ritual of a North American beaver (Castor canadensis) in Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. Along the Alhama river in Navarra, Spain, an enchanting European beaver (Castor fiber) savors its meal with grace and tranquility. Behold the beauty of autumn as trees reflect upon a serene beaver pond adorned with a lodge on one side. Amidst Pondweed (Potomogeton natans), a European beaver (Castor fiber) thrives harmoniously in freshwater habitats. Dive beneath the surface and catch an underneath view of a North American beaver (Castor canadensis) gracefully swimming through pristine waters. On top of a dam in Martinez, California, USA stands proudly another North American beaver (Castor canadensis), masterfully constructing their intricate habitat. Witness maternal care as a female Beaver (Castor fibre) tenderly feeds on willow bark while her two adorable kits accompany her along River Otter's banks. At Bamff Estate in Perthshire, Scotland, UK marvel at the engineering prowess displayed by industrious Beavers as they construct dams along riversides. Journey back to London Zoo's 1920s era where three Beavers find solace within their pool - captured forever in timeless black and white photography. Underneath Grenoble's urban night sky lies an awe-inspiring sight -a European Beaver (Castorfiber) gracefully navigating the river bank, adapting to its urban environment.