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Beaver
BEE-vər
Definitions
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Animal · Wildlife
Common
A semi-aquatic rodent known for building dams and lodges. Used to represent the animal itself, industriousness, or building/engineering activities.
Often used in nature contexts, discussions about hard work, or as a Canadian symbol.
Saw a family of 🦫 building a dam at the lake today!
Nature observation on Instagram
Been working like a 🦫 all week on this project.
Work chat on Slack
National animal of Canada, symbolizing perseverance and industriousness in Western cultures.
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Symbolic · Character Traits
Common
Represents hard work, diligence, and persistence. Used metaphorically to indicate someone who works tirelessly or methodically.
Often used in professional contexts or when describing productive behavior.
She's the 🦫 of our team - always building something amazing!
Workplace messaging
The beaver's industrious nature has made it a symbol of determination and work ethic.
Evolution Timeline
2020
Added to Unicode 13.0 and quickly adopted in nature conservation discussions.
Growing interest in wildlife emojis and environmental communication
Cultural Context
Beavers were nearly hunted to extinction for their fur in North America during the 17th-19th centuries, making them symbolically linked to conservation efforts.
As Canada's national animal, the beaver represents Canadian identity, resourcefulness, and connection to nature.
The phrase 'eager beaver' describes an enthusiastic, hardworking person, reinforcing the animal's association with industriousness.
Regional Variations
Canada
Highly significant as a national symbol, appearing on coins, emblems, and in patriotic contexts.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in nature contexts or as a Canadian symbol, less frequently in casual conversation.
Gen_Z: Used in environmental activism contexts, wildlife appreciation, and occasionally in slang referring to hard work.
Older: Limited usage, mostly in literal wildlife contexts or formal Canadian references.
Millennials: Often used literally for wildlife references or metaphorically for productivity in work communications.
Common Combinations
🦫🌲
Beaver in forest habitat or beaver collecting wood.
Used in nature and wildlife discussions.
🦫💦
Beaver in water or building a dam.
Used in nature education or wildlife observation.
🦫🇨🇦
Canadian national symbol or reference to Canada.
Used in Canadian patriotic contexts.