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Why was the beaver used to make beaver pelts and not other animals?
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∙ 14y ago
Because beaver pelts do not come from bears.
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What were the beaver pelts used for in Europe?
Well, in the America's, the Indians would use the pelts to barter with explorers or mountain men for European goods. In Europe, they would make Beaver belt hats and use the pelt for its leather or suede quality.
What things do they make out of animal fur?
mainly cloathing like coats, but they can also be used to make rugs (fur pelts)
What other animals do the same thing as a beaver?
humans are in a way animals so I would have to say construction workers that make dams
Why was the beaver important in Canada's early history?
At one time it was very fashionable to make hats out of beaver felt. This was economically important in the early history of Canada in particular. But in the 21st century, there is much less demand for beaver felt, and not many people are wearing beaver felt hats.
How many pelts to make a sable coat?
Many many pelts. So think about it- is it that worth it for killing those many animals. Example: Its takes over 500 chinchilla pelts to make a coat- and that's if they are all big chinchillas. That would be killing almost 10 percent of their extinct population.
Why was Hudson bay company able to make so much money?
Hats made of the pelts of beavers and other animals were extremely fashionable in Europe at the time. These animals were abundant in Canada and the company was able to employ the services of many people in hunting them at low cost. The company had a monopoly over a huge expanse of territory from which to collect animal pelts.
How many beavers does it take to make a beaver hat?
One fat beaver. It depends on how big a hat you want -- Charles I was under 5 ft., and wore high heels and high hats ... one ceremonial hat used more than 10 pelts.
Why do people hunt beavers?
they thought it looked trendy... can u believe that??? In fact, before the invention of the umbrella, the beaver skin which is naturally waterproof, was used in Europe to make wide-brimmed men's hats, to keep the rain off their heads and faces. The beaver supply in Europe dwindled rapidly just when North America was discovered. Indians gladly traded beaver pelts for blankets, knives and axes from the white of Europe. Traders got rich shipping pelts back to Europe. Thus many were attracted to come to Canada to seek adventure and their fortune as fur traders and trappers, rather than being low-paid labourers or unemployed back in their own countries.
How many sables to make a coat?
Many many pelts. So think about it- is it that worth it for killing those many animals. Example: Its takes over 500 chinchilla pelts to make a coat- and that's if they are all big chinchillas. That would be killing almost 10 percent of their extinct population.
Why do so many animals depend on a beaver?
because beavers make dams in rivers, these dams turn the rivirs into ponds were lots of animals live.
What are the predators of beavers?
Beaver's natural enemies are lynxes, hawks, wolves, foxes, and otters. River otter, coyote, and mink occasionally prey on the kits. Possibly the greatest beaver enemy is human beings. Human beings make the beaver's pelts into coats and hats. that is just mean
Is a beaver predators or prey?
PreyMost animals could be considered both preditors or prey. In the case of the beaver it would most likely be considered as prey. Beavers are vegetarians and do not prey on other animals. Because of this they would not be considered a predator. On the other hand beavers have a variety natural predators such as man,mountain lions, cyotes, bears, wolves, bobcats, and even stray dogs. This fact would make them prey to all of these animals.
