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#26 Beaver


Photo of a beaver.(77K Image.)

A second photo of a beaver.(60K Image.)

A photo of a beaver lodge. This one will take 30 seconds or more to load!(269K Image.)


Group Name: Mammals/Rodent


Habitat:

Lakes, ponds, streams near cottonwood trees.


Traits:

1. 3ft. long.

2. Thick, dark brown fur.

3. Tail large, paddle-like, scaly: used for swimming & warnings.

4. Chisel-like teeth to gnaw on bark.

5. Thick fur (we use it for coats & hats!).

6. Once endangered, but making a strong comeback!

7. Oregon's state mammal.


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