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Beaver motif illustration

CANADA · NATURE

Beaver

What it means: An official symbol of Canadian sovereignty and historical identity; industriousness is a modern interpretation that should not erase the fur-trade context.

The beaver became an official symbol in 1975. Government material links its prominence to the fur trade and acknowledges histories of colonial expansion and near-extinction.

Often chosen for: New beginnings & hope · Strength & courage · Curiosity, creativity & wonder · Nature & the living world

Respectful use: Original natural-form study only; this is not commercial permission. Do not copy source images, brands, coats of arms or protected official designs. Check conservation and trade rules for real organisms and materials.

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Sources: [1] canada.ca

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