Beavers usually live up to 10 years. Felids, canids, and bears may prey upon them. Beavers are protected from predators when in their lodges, and prefer to stay near water. Parasites of the beaver include the bacteria Francisella tularensis, which causes tularemia; the protozoan Giardia duodenalis, which causes giardiasis (beaver fever); and the beaver beetle and mites of the genus Schizocarpus. They have also been recorded to be infected with the rabies virus.
Beavers usually live up to 10 years Felids canids and bears may prey upon them Beavers are protected from predators when in their lodges and prefer to stay near water Parasites of the beaver include the bacteria Francisella tularensis which causes tularemia; the protozoan Giardia duodenalis which causes giardiasis (beaver fever); and the beaver beetle and mites of the genus Schizocarpus They have also been recorded to be infected with the rabies virus