Beaver Ecology and Behavior

The video provides an overview of beavers, the largest rodents in North America. It covers their semi-aquatic and nocturnal nature, distinctive features like broad tails, and their ability to build dams and lodges. Beavers have continuously growing teeth and a diet that includes leaves and aquatic plants. They are slow on land but excellent swimmers. Beavers significantly impact ecosystems by creating ponds and habitats. Historically hunted for their fur, beavers are now protected, with efforts to reintroduce them to former habitats.

What is the primary habitat of beavers?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Semi-aquatic environments

• Mountains

Which feature is most distinctive about beavers?

• Their long necks

• Their broad, flat tails

• Their colorful feathers

• Their sharp claws

What do beavers primarily use their teeth for?

• Digging burrows

• Catching fish

• Gnawing on wood

• Climbing trees

What is a common misconception about a beaver's diet?

• They eat fish

• They eat wood

• They eat insects

• They eat fruits

How long can beavers stay underwater?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is one way beavers alter their environment?

• By planting trees

• By building dams

• By digging tunnels

• By creating sand dunes

Why were beavers historically hunted?

• For their meat

• For their teeth

• For their fur

• For their bones

What was a significant consequence of extensive beaver hunting?

• Increase in beaver population

• Decline in beaver population

• Beavers became more aggressive

• Beavers migrated to other continents

What role do conservationists play in relation to beavers?

• They hunt beavers for sport

• They relocate beavers to urban areas

• They protect beavers and their habitats

• They train beavers for entertainment

What is the significance of beavers in ecosystems?

• They help create healthy habitats

• They are a primary food source for many animals

• They are the top predators in their environment

• They are known for their migratory patterns