A beaver is a medium-sized animal with thick fur and a flat tail that lives near rivers and lakes. Beavers are known for building dams and lodges out of wood and mud.
“Beaver” comes from Old English “beofor,” related to German “Biber” and Latin “fiber,” all referring to the same animal. These words likely go back to a root meaning “brown” or “shining one,” referring to its fur.
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