India, Oct. 8 -- When it comes to animal pregnancy, nature has some surprisingly specific timelines. Some animals carry their young for only a few weeks, while others go through months of pregnancy before giving birth.

But which animal has a gestation period of around 105 days? The answer may not be the one you expect.

Which Animal Gives Birth After 105 Days?

The animal known for giving birth after roughly 105 days is the beaver.

Beavers are large, semi-aquatic rodents famous for building dams, lodges and waterways. Their pregnancy, known as the gestation period, generally lasts around 100 to 110 days, putting 105 days right in the middle of the typical range.

Female beavers usually give birth in a protected lodge, where their young ...