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That when the water level goes down the beavers build their dams higher, and they clear stuff stuff away too. Then the other animals have better habitats.
Life Span
When they are in the wilderness they will live about ten to 12 years. They can live to about nineteen years in captivity. Good diet can increase a beaver's life span.
Predators
Their predators are the wolves, lynx, wolverines, bears and humans.
Reproduction
The female prepares the lodge for her litter. One to six kittens are born.
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Habitat
Its habitat is streams and rivers
near willows and poplars. Beaver live throughout most of Alaska except non-forested
area along the north and northwest coast.
Food
They eat inner bark of willow, aspen and cottonwood trees, also shrubs and
aquatic plants. They are herbivores.
Size and Color
They are 4 feet long including tails, which are 9 to 10 inches wide, and they
weigh 40 to 60 pounds. Their fur is colored brown.
Photo by: James Davis
Page created by: Elizabeth, Rachelle, Elle, and Eileen
