Beaver/Otter Check

Front

What animal produces castoreum?

Back

Beaver.

Front

Which animal has webbed feet?

Back

Both beaver and otter.

Front

Which animal has sensitive whiskers?

Back

Otter.

Front

Describe the pelt of an otter.

Back

Dark brown with a lighter belly; whitish throat and chin; black nose.

Front

What do beavers primarily eat?

Back

Plant food.

Front

What is castoreum?

Back

A substance produced by beavers, used in scent marking.

Front

What is the primary habitat of beavers?

Back

Freshwater rivers, streams, and ponds.

Front

What adaptations do otters have for swimming?

Back

Streamlined bodies, webbed feet, and thick fur.

Front

How do beavers contribute to their ecosystem?

Back

By creating dams that form ponds, which provide habitats for other species.

Front

What is the main diet of otters?

Back

Fish, crustaceans, and small mammals.