Hazel

=Beavers =

=Introduction = ====We are studying Colorado Animals in Mr. Lewis' Science Class. Our animals had to be native to Colorado so I picked a Beaver. Beavers are very hard working. I have two questions I was curious to find the answer to. First, What do Beavers build their dams with? Second, How long might a Beaver live? Would you like to learn a little bit about Beavers? Well if you do read my page to find out information you may not know about Beavers! ====

=Questions =

Q: What do Beavers build their dams with?
====A: They build them with Branches, Stones, Mud, Sticks, and Rocks. They have to have help from other family members to chop down the trees with their teeth. When they do it it minimizes their time spent on foraging for food. It regulates water levels and it provides shelter and waterways for floating food. ====

A: 24 years in the wild. 20-30 years in captivity.
**Other Interesting Information ** Beavers are mammals known for their building skills. They build structures called dams. A dam streches across a stream to block the flow of water. They don't build their dams in rushing streams. Beavers are rodents, they're related to Mice, Squirrels, and Muskrats. There are two different species of Beaver. 1: American Beavers are found in North America. 2: Eurasian Beavers are found in Euorpe and Asia. Beavers are four feet long, including their tail. Their tails are scally, flat, and shaped like paddles. Beavers can stay underwater for up to fifteen minutes at a time.





**Resources**

http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/Profiles/Mammals/Beaver.htm (Website)