FAQ: How big are European beavers?
They are about the size of a tubby spaniel (25 – 30 kg) measuring 70 – 100 cm in length. Unusually for mammals, the female beaver is the same size or larger than males of the same age. They are uniquely adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle, with a sleek waterproof coat, large flattened muscular tail and webbed hind feet to provide propulsion underwater.
