Eurasian beaver

Uvs Nuur Basin2003

UNESCO World Heritage

Eurasian beaver. This monogamous animal is one of the world’s largest rodents. They live in holes which they dig into the banks of gently flowing rivers, and feed off plants, trees and roots. As creators of wetlands, they are an important part of the ecosystem they inhabit.

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Title: Eurasian beaver
Creator: Uvs Nuur Basin
Date Created: 2003
Location: Mongolia
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ix)(x)
Date of Inscription: 2003
Category of Site: Natural site

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