Learning About Beavers

submitted by Donna Johnson
All About Beavers - Beaver are more than intriguing animals with flat tails and lustrous fur.
American Indians called the beaver the "sacred center" of the land because
they create rich habitats for other mammals, fish, turtles, frogs, birds and
ducks. Since beaver prefer to dam streams in shallow valleys, much of the
flooded area becomes wetlands. Such wetlands are cradles of life with
biodiversity that can rival tropical rain forests. Almost half of endangered and
threatened species in North America rely upon wetlands.

Beavers - Describes various kinds of beavers, breeding, life spans, feeding habits and swimming of beavers.

BEAVER - Beaver is a furry animal with a wide, flat tail that looks like a paddle.
  Beavers are known for their skill at cutting down trees with their strong
  front teeth. They eat the bark and use the branches to build dams and
  lodges (homes) in the water. Beavers almost always seem to be busy
  working. For this reason, we often call a hard-working person an "eager
  beaver" or say that the person is "busy as a beaver."

Troubled Times: - BeaversWith our need for drinking water and water power we may need to know something about beavers. This animal may come in handy to build dams or may hinder. If you have one up stream, you need to beware of beaver fever. If you wish to trap them for food the how to is there also. If you have a dam your are relying on for water power they may interfere with water flow. There may come a time you will need to understand and manage these animals.

FREE ANIMAL GRAPHICS ©gloworks graphics...BEAVERS  - Provides a series of Beaver pictures for entertainment.

Beaver - Describes the habitat and environment needed for beavers to survive.

beavers - A beaver is a furry cute animal. Beavers live in rivers, streams, and
fresh-water lakes near woodlands. They are excellent swimmers and divers.
Beavers can swim underwater for half a mile, and can hold their breath for
as long as 15 minutes. Beavers are usually found in the United States and
Canada. The beaver has a broad head, with large and powerful jaws. A
beaver has 20 teeth- four strong, curved front teeth for gnawing, and 16 back
teeth for chewing.

Nebraska Wildlife - Beavers - A beaver is a furry cute animal. Beavers live in rivers,
streams, and fresh-water lakes near woodlands. They are excellent swimmers and divers.
Beavers can swim underwater for half a mile, and can hold their breath for
as long as 15 minutes. Beavers are usually found in the United States and
Canada. The beaver has a broad head, with large and powerful jaws. A
beaver has 20 teeth- four strong, curved front teeth for gnawing, and 16 back
teeth for chewing.

Beaver - Describes characteristics of beavers and the effect of their environment.
Animal Facts, Beavers

yahoo beavers - Describes physical characteristcs, mating habits and skills falling timber.