Beaver

Beaver (Castor canadensis)

Food: bark, aquatic plants, fish Water: streams, ponds, lakes, rivers, swamps, edges of water Food Chain: bark, beaver, bear Native to: North America Shelter: dams, lodges Description/Coloration: overall brown, large flat tail, webbed feet Height (length): 83-110 cm Weight: 25-65lb Species: safe at this time Biome: wetlands Habitat: edges of water Climate: wet, warm Vertebrates - mammals

//***Interesting Facts***// The beaver is the 2nd largest rodent in the world. The American Beaver's closest relative is the Eurasian Beaver ( Castor fiber ). American Beavers are curious about visitors when they go to their dams and lodges or by the water's edge to watch what is happening. Beavers can keep their mouths open underwater to carry a branch or other object because of a skin flap behind their teeth that keeps them from swallowing water. The beaver has a third transpartent eyelid to see below the surface. Beavers whiskers help them find there way in the dark.

media type="file" key="jzimmerman_animal speech mp3.mp3"

“ American Beaver.” __Glossopedia Home.__ Globio. 17 Apr. 2009 http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/beaver.html Burnie, D., and Don. E. Wilson. “American Beaver”. __Animal.__ Italy: DK Publishing, 2001. “Living in Harmony With Beavers.” __Helping Animals.com__ PETA. 23. Apr. 2009 [].

“North American Beaver.” __Wildlife Fact File.__ 1991.