Beaver Biology and Ecology

The video explores the fascinating world of beavers, covering their unique characteristics, family life, diet, and engineering skills. It highlights their historical significance and the crucial role they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Beavers are known for their ability to transform landscapes by building dams, which create habitats for various species and help regulate water flow. Conservation efforts have helped beavers thrive again after being overhunted in the past. The video emphasizes the importance of preserving beaver habitats to support biodiversity.

What unique feature helps beavers swim efficiently?

• Pointed snout

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

• Long whiskers

What is the primary purpose of a beaver's lodge?

• To protect from predators

• To store food

• To attract mates

• To mark territory

What is a group of beavers called?

• A flock

• A pack

• A colony

• A herd

What is the term for young beavers?

• Fawns

• Kits

• Cubs

• Pups

What do beavers primarily eat?

• Fish

• Insects

• Tree bark

• Small mammals

Which of the following is NOT a food source for beavers?

• Aspen bark

• Willow branches

• Birch leaves

• Fish

How do beavers contribute to preventing floods?

• By consuming excess water

• By planting trees

• By building dams

• By digging trenches

What is one way beavers help maintain water quality?

• By reducing algae growth

• By filtering water through their fur

• By creating wetlands

• By consuming pollutants

What role did beavers play in the early history of the United States?

• Their fur was highly sought after

• They were used for transportation

• They were symbols of peace

• They were a primary food source

What was a major threat to beaver populations in the past?

• Climate change

• Overhunting for fur

• Habitat destruction

• Pollution