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The beaver is the largest rodent found in North America. Adults can weigh up to 65 pounds and measure from 24 to 36 inches, plus a tail of 12 to 18 inches. With its webbed hind feet, waterproof fur and unique paddle-shaped tail, the beaver is well-adapted to living in an aquatic environment. Beavers are a major nuisance species.
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Nuisance concerns: Beavers are considered a nuisance for two primary reasons: tree cutting and dam building.
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| Tree cutting is undesirable to landowners who want to protect their trees. Dam building is a more serious matter, resulting in flooding forest and farm lands, plugged culverts and the washout of roads. |
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