Where they live
Beavers live beside streams, ponds and lakes with access to woody plants. Their dams can hold back water and create wetland habitat, while some beavers make homes in riverbanks instead of building freestanding lodges.
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Beavers
There is a hidden world along the water’s edge. Beavers shape wetlands, cut branches and tend the channels around their homes. A patient camera can reveal the small routines behind their remarkable work.
Watch beavers on WildWorld.
These camera links come from approved WildWorld listings. A public listing does not guarantee the stream is broadcasting right now.
Categories reflect the operator-selected broad wildlife group. Beaver listings use a beaver-related camera title within Other mammals; a matching category does not guarantee a particular animal is currently visible. Exact sensitive habitats are never disclosed here.
Quiet architects of rivers and wetlands
How they behave
Many beavers are most active around twilight and at night. They do not hibernate: winter activity is quieter, and stored branches help them feed when water freezes.
What might appear on a beaver camera?
Look for a low ripple crossing the water, a beaver carrying twigs, fresh activity near the bank, or the distinctive flat tail at the surface. Live cameras reward patience; sometimes the water will be still for hours.
- Dusk and dawn are often rewarding times to watch
- Branch gathering and quiet swimming
- Changes to the water and surrounding vegetation
Three things worth knowing.
By changing water flow, beavers can help create wetland environments used by other wildlife.
Powerful teeth, webbed hind feet and a broad tail help beavers move and work around water.
Beavers remain active through winter, often relying on stored vegetation near their homes.
Learn from wildlife experts.
These independent scientific and conservation resources help explain the behaviour and habitats discussed in this guide.
Wildlife first. Remote cameras should never disturb animals or reveal sensitive nesting sites, dens or other vulnerable places. Live cameras may show long stretches of quiet habitat; that is part of watching wildlife responsibly.