Beavers are semiaquatic rodents that have orange teeth and strong tails to help them swim even when there is a strong current. Beavers are magnificent creatures that often stay together and form a group, especially when they travel to find shelter. What is the collective noun for beavers? Let’s find out below!
Collective Nouns for Beavers
Colony
(Meaning) A group of beavers is also called a colony, for they compromise 8 or more members. There are the adult beavers who lead the colony from one place to another, and the baby beavers that are always protected by the adults.
Example 1: It’s my first time seeing a colony of beavers in their natural habitat.
Example 2: The sanctuary rescued a colony of beavers and we can volunteer to help take care of the rescues.
Family
(Meaning) Beavers are monogamous creatures that live in a group of 8 or more. The group members are the parents and their children, which is why they are called “family.”
Example 1: There is a new documentary on television featuring a family of beavers.
Example 2: Are you ready to look for the family of beavers living around here?
Lodge
(Meaning) Beavers build lodges for their families. You can see these lodges along rivers. Therefore, when you see a group of beavers near their lodges, the collective noun to use is “lodge.”
Example 1: There is a lodge of beavers peacefully swimming by the river bank.
Example 2: Are you excited to explore nature and find a lodge of beavers today?