American Beaver Collection

Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. MT278
TOM-1190 Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. Grand Teton national park, Wyoming, North America Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Beaver, foraging in early winter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Castor canadensis, American Beaver, side view

Beaver - slapping its tail as a warning to other beavers that an intruder is about. Western U. S. evening. B2B3879
TOM-1427 Beaver - slapping its tail as a warning to other beavers that an intruder is about. Grand Teton National Park, Western U.S Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

American Beaver Pair

American Beaver Swimming in Pond

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

American Beaver - family inside lodge. MT483
TOM-1505 American Beaver - family inside lodge USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beaver pair grooming one another

American Beaver, Castor canadensis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

American Beaver TOM 608 Trying to reach cottonwood tree it has cut down - Wyoming Castor canadensis © Tom & Pat
TOM-608 American BEAVER - on hind legs, by pond, trying to reach cottonwood tree Grand Teton National Park. Wyoming. Western USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson contact details

American Beaver TOM 609 Diving underwater transporting limb back to lodge area for winter food - Wyoming This is one of
TOM-609 American BEAVER - carrying wood back to lodge for winter food Wyoming, USA Castor canadensis This is one of many canals the beaver has dug

North America, USA, Texas, Caddo Lake, American beaver (Castor canadensis) adults sleeping on lodge

Beaver - nursing young kit. Southern USA _TPL5709
TOM-1506 Beaver - nursing young kit Southern USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beaver - mother with young, inside lodge. MT260
TOM-1504 Beaver - mother with young, inside lodge USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beaver - hauling limb back to winter food cache. Western USA MT146
TOM-1502 Beaver - hauling limb back to winter food cache. Denali National Park, Alaska, Western USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beaver - eating bark off the underside tree it has cut down, winter. MT306
TOM-1197 Beaver - eating bark off the underside tree it has cut down, winter. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

Beaver Adult with juvenile feeding on tree limbs in beaver pond. MT328
TOM-1188 Beaver Adult with juvenile feeding on tree limbs in beaver pond. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Beaver - swimming in partially ice covered beaver pond, early winter. MT318
TOM-1177 Beaver - swimming in partially ice covered beaver pond, early winter. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, North America Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

Beaver - hauling branch back to winter food cache. Fall. Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan. Canada. MT81
TOM-1050 Beaver - hauling branch back to winter food cache. Fall. Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan. Canada Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Beaver - hauling branch back to winter food cache. Autumn. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, Western USA. MT496
TOM-1049 Beaver - hauling branch back to winter food cache. Autumn. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, Western USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

The American beaver, also known as Castor canadensis, is a fascinating creature that thrives in various habitats across North America. These industrious mammals are renowned for their impressive dam-building skills and their ability to adapt to changing seasons. In late autumn, the beavers can be seen hard at work constructing their dams. With sheer determination and teamwork, they meticulously arrange sticks and mud to create structures that alter the course of rivers and create ponds. This activity not only provides them with protection but also serves as a vital habitat for other wildlife. As winter sets in, the American beavers continue their quest for survival by foraging for food. Their strong front teeth allow them to gnaw through tree trunks effortlessly, providing sustenance during the cold months. In Acadia National Park, Maine, these diligent creatures can even be observed grooming themselves near the pond's edge. Speaking of ponds, one cannot miss the picturesque scenes created by a beaver pond with its lodge nestled on one side. The tranquil water reflects vibrant autumn trees surrounding it – truly a sight to behold. If you happen to catch a glimpse from below the surface of the pond, you might witness an elegant view of a swimming North American beaver gracefully navigating its underwater world. During warmer months in Martinez, California or elsewhere in the USA. , it is common to spot an American Beaver perched atop its dam surveying its surroundings diligently. These social animals often form pairs or small family units that work together harmoniously towards shared goals. While primarily herbivorous creatures feeding on plants like Paper Birch trees (Betula papyrifera), they do have another unique behavior - tail slapping. When sensing danger or intruders nearby in Western U. S. , these vigilant beings use this warning signal as if saying "stay away. " It's truly remarkable how they communicate among themselves using such gestures. All in all, observing an American beaver engrossed in its natural habitat is a privilege.