Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/Beaver

Beaver

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/April 7, 2023 by Jimfbleak - talk to me? 11:35, 10 March 2023 (UTC)



Beavers are large, semiaquatic rodents of the Northern Hemisphere. There are two species, the North American and Eurasian beaver. Both have stout bodies, large heads, chisel-like incisors, hand-like front feet, webbed back feet and flat, scaly tails. The Eurasian beaver has a longer skull, lighter color and narrower tail. Beavers are found in freshwater habitats, and are herbivorous, consuming tree bark and other plants. They build dams and lodges using tree branches, vegetation, rocks and mud. Their infrastructure has a great impact on the surrounding environment. Adults live in monogamous pairs with their offspring. Beavers are territorial and scent-mark with a secretion called castoreum. Historically, beavers were hunted for their fur, meat and castoreum and overhunting nearly exterminated both species. With protection, their populations have rebounded, and both are listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. In human culture, the beaver symbolizes industriousness and is the national animal of Canada.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Mandrill in December
 * Main editors: LittleJerry (talk) 21:42, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Promoted: March 29, 2021
 * Reasons for nomination: April 7 is Beaver Day
 * Support as nominator. LittleJerry (talk) 21:42, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Support. Gog the Mild (talk) 17:01, 16 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Support Unlimitedlead (talk) 15:01, 27 February 2023 (UTC)