The American beaver ( Castor Canadensis) is known to be a pure herbivore; chomping on trees, twigs, and leaves. A lot is known about the beaver’s feeding behavior but its drinking behavior is less talked about. As an animal living and doing its daily chores on bodies of water, does the beaver drink from the …
The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is a semi-aquatic animal that belongs to the Rodentia family. This mammal is an excellent swimmer and thrives in freshwater habitats with lots of vegetation at the water’s edge. As common as the beaver’s types of habitats are, one might wonder if the rodent is as common a sight as …
Beavers are some of North America’s most unique animals, not only because of their intelligence and behavior but also because of their appearance. What sets these little guys apart, aside from their large teeth, are their unusual-looking tails. Beaver tails don’t just look cool; they are also handy tools critical for survival. Just as their …
Talking about the beaver’s poop sounds somewhat stinky but it is a very interesting topic. The North American beaver (Castor Canadensis) is a pure herbivore. Its favorite foods are tree bark, roots, and leaves of plants found in the wetlands. With all of these fibers and plants, you can probably already imagine what beaver droppings …
Beavers are the construction workers of the animal world. They spend most waking hours building dams and lodges in ponds and rivers. But unlike humans, they don’t use tools to make their tasks easier. That sounds like hard work, right? And this is why you might wonder: As hard workers, how much do beavers actually …
Beavers are nocturnal (active at night) and crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn). This means they spend most of the day inside their lodge. Although beavers are furbearers, they are open-season animals that are active all year round. They do not hibernate in the winter. What Time of Day Are Beavers The Most Active? Beavers …
Beavers do have a strong smell but in a good way! For a rodent, beavers are pretty clean and do not have a foul odor. They actually smell good! Beavers are semi-aquatic animals that love to swim and stay clean. They groom themselves daily with a substance called castoreum which they naturally produce. Surprisingly, this …
One of North America’s most iconic mammals, the North American beaver (a slightly different species than the Eurasian beaver) is famously a semi-aquatic large rodent that spends a significant amount of its time in and around the water. These beautiful animals have a close and fascinating relationship with the waterways that they call home. The …
Beavers are mostly associated with the water, and with good reason. Even though beavers are a type of mammal, their bodies are not well suited for the land or running. In fact, seeing a beaver run is quite a funny sight since they more waddle than run. Because of their webbed feet, round bodies, and …
Beavers are rodents and rodents are typically good climbers. Mice and groundhogs are very skilled when it comes to climbing trees, walls, and fences. However, beavers are a completely different story. While beavers a capable of doing a lot, climbing and jumping are not on that list. Do you find yourself wondering if beavers climb …
A lot of people are fascinated by beavers because they are one of only a few animals that are capable of modifying their habitat. If you have ever seen beavers digging, you may have wondered what they were doing. Beavers are actually very good diggers, and there are several reasons why these critters dig. On …
Beavers are naturally communicative animals, using a variety of vocalizations or other noises to communicate with each other, and other animals in their environments. The trick is figuring out what all their noises mean. Beavers can make a variety of whistling, clicking, or crying sounds to communicate. On occasion, they will also make a loud …
Of all of earth’s amazing creatures, beavers are one of the more curious. They are avid, hard workers that serve a delicate purpose in the ecosystem. Constantly building their dams and diverting water routes to food, one would think they also have excellent eyes and vision. But, contrary to what some may think, beavers have …
You can find beavers all across the United States and Europe, but you may not know a whole lot about their mating (and dating) life. Beavers form monogamous pairs and they mate for life. Their busy beaver babies are born in the spring and stay at home for 2 years, learning and growing. Beavers are …
Like most wild animals, the beaver is not considered dangerous as long as it is being left alone. The buck teeth, flat tail, and chubby body of the beaver give off a sweet and cuddly vibe, but it most certainly is not. Beavers can absolutely pose a risk to humans and other animals whom …