Castoridae is a family of rodents. Today, the only genus that has alive species in it is Castor. It contains modern-day beavers. In addition, about 20 extinct genera of beavers have been put into the family.

Quick Facts Castoridae Temporal range: Late Eocene - Recent, Scientific classification ...
Castoridae
Temporal range: Late Eocene - Recent
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American Beaver, Castor canadensis
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Castoridae

Hemprich, 1820
Genera

Castor (modern-day Beavers)
plus about 21 extinct genera

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Skull of a beaver.

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