Mountain Beaver Animal Pictures

Aplodontia rufa

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A Mountain Beaver poking its head out of its burrow.

A Mountain Beaver poking its head out of its burrow
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Mountain beavers build complex burrow systems for shelter, food storage, and protection from predators.

A baby mountain beaver in a Seattle forest area.

Baby Mountain Beaver in a Forest Area in Seattle
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A baby mountain beaver in a Seattle forest area.

A mountain beaver near its burrow.

Mountain Beaver Near Its Burrow 3
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A mountain beaver near its burrow.

A mountain beaver.

Mountain Beaver Near Its Burrow 2
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The mountain beaver has tiny eyes, small rounded ears, and opposable thumbs on each foot.

A close-up of a mountain beaver.

Mountain Beaver Near Its Burrow 1
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A close-up of a mountain beaver.