Nutrition
What kind of stomach does a beaver have?
Monogastric with modified cecum
What structure do beavers build to slow down water flow?
Dam
What family does the beaver come from?
Castoridae family
How much do baby beavers weigh when born?
1 pound
What climate in North America are beavers found?
Desert
What excrement does a beaver reingest?
Feces
How tall do beaver dams typically get?
6.5ft
How fast can a beaver swim?
6mph
How long does it take for baby beavers to swim well?
1 week
How many trees on average does an adult beaver cut down in a year?
200 trees
What part of the tree does a beaver ingest?
Cambrium
How wide do beaver dams typically get?
39ft
How many digits does a beaver have on one hand?
5
How long do baby beavers stay close to their mom?
6 weeks
What 2 states in the US do beavers not live in?
Utah and Arizona
What weight range do beavers get to?
21-71lbs
What is the name of the structure that a beaver lives in?
lodge
What is the purpose of the orange coating on a beavers teeth?
Protective Coating
How long do beavers stay in the womb?
128 days
Are beavers nocturnal or diurnal?
Nocturnal
What is secreted from the cecum to aid in digestion?
Bacteria
What is the name of the ventilation shaft for a beavers home?
"chimney"
How long can a beaver hold its breath underwater for?
15min
What are baby beavers called?
What type of environmental weathering do beavers prevent in creeks and rivers?
Erosion