Definition
The term 'beaver rat' can refer to several different rodents that share some characteristics with beavers, such as aquatic habits or physical resemblance, but most commonly it refers to the Coypu (*Myocastor coypus*). These rodents are generally larger than typical rats and adapted to living near water. They often have dense fur and strong teeth for gnawing vegetation. They are sometimes considered pests due to their impact on wetlands. Think of them as the awkward cousin of the beaver.