Quick Beaver facts
1. Beaver teeth are orange because of iron-rich enamelThe mineral strengthens the front surface of the incisors.
2. Their incisors grow continuouslyConstant gnawing wears them down while growth maintains sharp edges.
3. Dams slow moving waterThe resulting ponds create deep refuges and alter sediment and nutrient flow.
4. Beaver wetlands support many other speciesFish, amphibians, birds and aquatic plants can benefit from the habitat mosaic.
5. A transparent eyelid protects the eyes underwaterThe nictitating membrane works like natural swimming goggles.
6. Their lips close behind the incisorsBeavers can cut branches underwater without swallowing water.
7. The tail stores fat and helps with swimmingIt also acts as a support on land and a loud warning paddle when slapped on water.
8. Families share lodgesParents and offspring from more than one year may live together.
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Why beaver are fascinating
Beavers are ecosystem engineers whose dams and lodges transform streams into wetland habitat. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.
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