Why does Canada have a beaver as it's national animal?

Question

I'm sure I'll get violated but just wanted to ask.....

I've read that they chew off their testicles or stand under falling trees, and was purely wondering if Canadians generally feel the same frustration?

I'm English by the way, and ...... Enough said.

Answer 1

cuz canada is lame

edit- LOL, i just read what you wrote, i thought it was a serious question at first.

Answer 2

ehh?

england ftw

Answer 3

OH heck  it's just that beavers live and are indigenous to Canada..  along with maple trees...

Answer 4

Actually the beaver is very intelligent, hard working, determined and through the hard work and good planning can change an huge area to suit it. And it doesn't attack other animals....

Answer 5

You're an Englishman, it's ok to not know much about your former colonies which you took advantage of .. I remember seeing a Brit wearing a turban. Went up to him saying "Namaste" seems that I would have been better off talking to him in Ancient Mongolian

Tongue in Cheek : Seems to me as long as Bush is president it should be the monkey

Answer 6

Yeah, and why doesn't the USA have the chimpanzee as its national animal?

Answer 7

Just like Australia has the kangaroo it is an animal of a lot of historical significance to Canada.