Based on the original research the current state of the beaver (Castor Fiber) number in the territory of Shushenskiy district within the Oya River basin is examined. The data on the absolute number are given as well as the dynamics of the beaver number during 2011-2014 is analyzed.
beaver, the Oya River, number, dynamics
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