Order Rodentia, Family Castoridae
Range in Washington:
Wet areas throughout the state.
Habitat:
Ponds, lakes, slow streams.
Diet:
Herbivore.
Habitats:
Aquatic, builds dams and lodges.
Identification:
Largest rodent in North America, flat scaly tail.
Total length: 90-115 cm; tail: 30-45 cm; mass: 20-27 kg.
