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The beaver and the capybara are the world's largest rodents. But beavers are related more closely to squirrels. Typical contributions include questions about this semi-aquatic animal's defensive behaviors, geographic ranges, keystone roles in pond building and wetland health, survival threats, and troubled interactions with people.

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What symmetry does a beaver have?

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Beavers, like all vertebrates, have bilateral symmetry. This means they have symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.

How long do beavers live?

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Beavers typically live for about 10-15 years in the wild, although some may live up to 20 years in captivity. Their lifespan can be influenced by factors such as predation, disease, and availability of food and resources.

What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the animal Beaver?

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The scientific name for the beaver is Castor canadensis. Beavers belong to the genus Castor in the family Castoridae within the order Rodentia.

What is the scientific name of beavers?

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The scientific name of beavers is Castor canadensis.

What is the scientific name of a beaver and what does it mean?

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The scientific name of a beaver is Castor canadensis. "Castor" refers to the genus, which includes beavers and some related rodents, while "canadensis" means "of Canada," where these animals are commonly found.

What is a beavers scientific name?

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A beaver's scientific name is Castor canadensis.

Scientific name for beaver?

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The Beaver (genus Castor) Castorincludes two extant species, Castor Canadensis (North America Beaver) Castor Fiber (European Beaver).

Who is the author of sign of the beaver?

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"The Sign of the Beaver" is a novel by Elizabeth George Speare, an American author known for writing historical fiction for children and young adults. The book follows the story of a young boy named Matt living in colonial America and his interactions with a Native American tribe.

What is Charles causley timothy winters about?

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"Timothy Winters" by Charles Causley is a poem that tells the story of a young boy neglected and mistreated by his family. Despite his difficult circumstances, Timothy finds solace in the natural world. The poem highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the power of imagination.

Why do mr beaver and the children get impatient with mrs beaver?

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Mr. Beaver and the children get impatient with Mrs. Beaver because she takes a long time to pack food and supplies for their journey to meet Aslan at the Stone Table. They are worried about the danger they are in and want to leave quickly, so her meticulous preparations frustrate them.

Why is November called the beaver moon?

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November's full moon is commonly referred to as the Beaver Moon because it was the time of year when Native American tribes set beaver traps before the winter freeze. The name stuck and has been used to signify this particular full moon.

What did mr beaver tell peter about the witch to prove that she was not an human?

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Mr. Beaver told Peter that the Witch was not human because she made it always winter and never Christmas, which goes against human nature. He also mentioned that she could turn people into stone, demonstrating her supernatural powers.

When was the poem Timothy Winters written?

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The poem "Timothy Winters" was written by Charles Causley and published in 1973.

What factors affect your ability to hold your breath?

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Factors that affect your ability to hold your breath include lung capacity, fitness level, breath-holding technique, tolerance to carbon dioxide buildup, and overall health. Additionally, factors like stress, anxiety, and environmental conditions can also influence breath-holding abilities.

How does Matt finally earn Attean's respect in Sign of the Beaver?

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Matt earns Attean's respect by standing up for himself during a hunting challenge, proving his skill and bravery. Attean also comes to appreciate Matt's willingness to learn about the ways of the forest and Native American culture, which shows his respect for Attean's heritage.

What colors are beaver?

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Like a darkish brownish black

Why are baby beaver's called pups?

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its not a puppy its a kitten actually

Does the turtle feed its babies with milk?

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Milk is something created by mammals to feed its young. Reptiles, including turtles, do not produce milk. I am not sure what effect feeding a turtle milk would have, but I highly doubt they can digest lactose, so they would suffer severe gas, cramps, and possibly even bleeding. Overall, it's probably not a good idea.

Are beavers brown in color?

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Actually the beaver's color does not change because beavers actually are turds that are flushed and into a lake.

Why is the bluenose Canada's national symbol?

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What part of the beaver never stops growing?

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As most living things do beavers DO continue to grow throughout their life. Thanks for asking, please ask again.

What were the prices of beaver pelts for fur trade goods?

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the early French settlement's in America traded natives for beaver fur that was usually bead's, cloths Basicly worthless junk. But once they got to Europe they were Worth a pretty penny, it would have been around 8,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Na I'm just joking they would cost about 45 shilling's or $400.

What is a beavers favorite food?

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Beavers eat mostly tree bark and the soft tissue inside of tree bark.