Beaver Facts
Do beavers spend most of their time on water or land?
Water
Where do beavers live? Woods, desert, mountains, or grassland?
Woods
What are beaver dams made out of?
Logs, vegetation, and branches.
What do beavers eat?
Branches, wood, leaves
Are beavers nervous/scared around people?
Yes.
True or False: Beavers send out warning signals when there is danger around.
True.
True or false: Bears can easily break into the lodges that beavers build.
False, they are too strong
How do beavers know when there is a leak in their dam?
They hear trickling water.
With their sharp front teeth.
Do beavers hibernate in the winter?
No. They remain active.
Are beavers able to swim when the pond is covered with ice?
Yes. They swim under the ice.
Beavers dig long narrow paths called _____ to get around to collect food.
Channels
Where do the beavers hide the entrances to their lodges?
Underwater.
Where do beavers store the branches they collect to keep fresh during the winter?
At the bottom of their pond.
What animals came into the beavers home during the winter?
Muskrats.
How long can beavers stay under water for?
Up to 15 minutes
What kind of body of water did these beavers create and live in?
Lake
True or false: Beaver dams usually have two or more entrances.
True.
What season are beavers the most busy collecting food for the winter?
Autumn.
Are beavers okay with sharing their food?
Yes. As long as the animals bring fresh bedding.
What do beavers do in their lodges all day during the winter?
Eat branches.
Why weren't the cameras able to capture anymore beaver activity at the end of the video?
The beavers covered up the camera with leaves.
Are beaver dams very cold in the winter?
No, they stay warm
What do beavers use as "glue" to hold the branches and leaves together?
Mud.
What comes out of the top "vent" of beaver lodges during the winter?
Hot air.