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Beavers

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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Can deer eat beavers?

i think a deer would probably be a vegeterian so it doesn't eat meat so no.

Is the beaver a herbavore?

Because it eats producers (plants), and in some cases, other consumers (bugs, other animals).

What are a beavers defense mechanisms?

Beavers like to slap the water with their tails when disturbed, then swim to the bottom of their pond.

If they are trapped and cannot get away, they are very strong creatures with a huge mouth and huge, very sharp teeth. Between the teeth and the powerful tail, an unarmed man is going to be very injured as a result, and possible killed from blood loss

I once tapped a beaver on the nose in the St. Joe River with my fishing rod. This guy was fascinated with the Mepps spinner lure moving through the water, and followed it right up to within a foot of the rod tip. When I tapped his nose, he swam about 12 feet like lighting away from me, gave the water a mighty slap of his tail, then dove for the bottom. That is not the only time a beaver has followed my lure, but it is the only time I was able to tap one on the nose!

Why would a wood chuck chuck wood anyway?

To chuck means to throw. A woodchuck is a a rodent of the family Sciuridae. A woodchuck is a groundhog, also known as a whistlepig.

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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

What did Attean invite Matt to in the sign of the beaver?

Attean is an Indian and Matt is a white kid OR man.

Do Beavers use particular trees to build their lodges?

they do not use any particular trees to build there lodges

How do you catch a beaver?

These are really pesky little creatures which damages the poultry farm. Yes, they love the taste of chicken; Weasels are very combative and can kill many chickens in one hunt. So, if you are looking for the best preventer then check the source link to know the details about predator preventer.

Why beavers are called forestt engineer?

they are considered as a ecosystem engineer because they can physically change the landscape

Why are beavers herbivores?

they eat grass and use wood from trees to make their dams and their dams are very important to them

What are 5 adaptations a beaver uses?

Their lips can close behind their front teeth so that they can gnaw underwater and still keep water and splinters out of their mouths. This allows them to stay in their lodges in the winter, where they're safe from predators.

They have slow circulation to their extremities, huge lungs, and a huge liver for storing oxidized blood. All of these things mean that they can stay underwater for extended periods of time. For more, check out http://www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/curriculum/f1_popup1.html

How do beavers stay warm in the winter?

They make sure they have lots of food with them to have in the winter.

They make sure they have a door to get to the lake. pond. or river.

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What are the similarities between an otter and a beaver?

there are many ways... alike- nocturnal, semi aquatic, webbed feet,... and more different-otters-spray,carnivors,furry tails,... beavers- flat tail, herbivors,dont spray

Who do beavers fear?

The enemies of bees include parasites, chemicals, diseases, and predators (such as bears and skunks).

Are beavers aquatic animals?

Beavers are taxonomically classified as semi-aquatic rodents, which are mammals.

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Why are beavers important to their environment?

Beavers need water just like any other animal to survive. Water is commonly used for hydration and dissolving various substances in the body.

Do the teeth of a beaver ever stop growing?

No. Their teeth do not stop growing but biting down on the wood so many times makes the Beaver's teeth wear down, keeping them smaller. If they didn't bite down trees their teeth would grow too long.

Where is the Beaver Run Resort located?

The Beaver Run Resort is located in Breckenridge Colorado. The resort is two hours west from Denver. The price of this resort is $173 per night, although you can purchase special packages that may alter the price.

Is it true Beavers can hold there breath under water for 45 min under water?

An adult beaver can hold their breath up to 10-15 minutes underwater.

What could happen to an ecosystem with to many beavers?

a ecpsystem with too many beavers is that the beavers will die and eat the trees

What are some types of beavers?

There are three known species of belonging to the modern beaver genus, one of which is extinct. They are the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber), the North American beaver (Castor canadensis), and the extinct Castor californicus. In prehistory, there were other genera of beaver-like rodents, but they are all extinct now.