#132 beaver

beaver- a large amphibious rodent

- Canada's national symbol

- interesting for its word etymology- Old English beofor; Old Norse biorr; Old High German bibar; Latin fiber; Sanskrit babhru

Recently the world's largest beaver dam was discovered in northern Alberta.

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