Huckleberry Beaver's Branch Adventure

Jesse introduces a video set in Montana, discussing the relationship between beavers and trees. Huckleberry, a beaver, prefers Aspen and Willow trees, which are common in their diet. Beavers, often seen as nuisances, actually benefit ecosystems by stimulating tree growth. Trees like Aspen and Willow regrow quickly after being chewed, creating a sustainable cycle. This interaction enriches riparian areas, showing how beavers and trees coexist beneficially.

What is Huckleberry's favorite type of tree?

• Cottonwood

• Maple

• Aspen

• Oak

Why are beavers sometimes considered a nuisance?

• They build dams that flood areas.

• They chew down trees, altering the landscape.

• They eat crops from farms.

• They scare away other wildlife.

How do beavers benefit riparian areas?

• By preventing soil erosion.

• By increasing water levels.

• By reducing the number of predators.

• By stimulating plant growth and enriching the ecosystem.

What happens to Willow trees when beavers forage on them?

• They die off completely.

• They produce new growth from the stump.

• They become more appealing to other animals.

• They stop growing altogether.

Why do beavers move on after foraging on certain trees?

• The trees produce chemicals that are unappealing.

• The trees become too tall.

• The beavers run out of space.

• The trees become too hard to chew.