Why is Canada's national treasure the beaver?

Beaver is regarded as Canada's national treasure because of its role in the history of Canada's development and its diligent living habits, which precisely reflects Canada's national spirit.

Beaver is an important symbol of Canadian history. It was the beaver skin trade with Indians that led to the influx of early European immigrants and made today's Canada, so it was branded with Canadian history and culture.

2. Canadian people like its industrious and labor-loving character best, and think it is a "smart and noble" animal, which can survive by changing the environment. Canadians believe that beaver's diligence and wisdom in improving the environment just reflect Canada's national character.

3. In order to commemorate the victory of 1690 in defending Quebec, the design of "Canadian Medal of Freedom" issued by France is a sitting lady with a beaver at her feet. The lady represents France and the beaver represents Canada. At the same time, beaver has become the city emblem of Quebec City and Montreal City. After that, the beaver was selected as Canada's national animal. 1976 The mascot of the Montreal Olympic Games is also a beaver.

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American beaver (scientific name: Castor canadensis): large in size, covered with thick fluff; The limbs are short and wide, the hind limbs are stout and powerful, and there are full webbed toes between the hind toes until the claws are born, which is suitable for paddling; The tail is flat and acts as a rudder when swimming; Small eyes, small ear holes, with valves inside, waterproof; There are also waterproof muscle structures in the nostrils; The skull is flat and solid, the zygomatic arch is developed, and the zygomatic bone is particularly large; The front teeth are unusually thick and chiseled, and can bite thick trees.

Semi-aquatic animals living near streams, ponds and lakes have the habit of building dams in waterways. He is good at swimming, and his diving time can reach 15 minutes. Leaves, buds and bark are the staple foods. At night or in the morning, I am good at swimming and diving. I can climb up with my claws. Staple food branches, bark, reeds, etc. Estrous mating in early spring, per year 1 fetus, per fetus 1-5. Fur is very precious.

Originally from Canada, the United States and northern Mexico, it was introduced to Argentina, Finland, Russia and other countries. It is a national treasure of Canada.

Baidu Encyclopedia-American Beaver