Beaver Ecology and Importance

The video explores the life and characteristics of beavers, highlighting their unique features, family structures, and dietary habits. It delves into their role as environmental engineers through dam building, which creates habitats and supports biodiversity. The historical significance of beavers in North America is discussed, along with conservation efforts that have helped their populations recover. The video concludes with a review of key facts and encourages further learning.

What unique feature helps beavers swim efficiently?

• Feathered tails

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

• Long legs

What is the primary material beavers use to build their lodges?

• Sand

• Sticks and mud

• Leaves

• Rocks

What are young beavers called?

• Fawns

• Pups

• Cubs

• Kits

How do beavers teach their young to survive?

• By sending them to school

• By hiring a tutor

• By leaving them alone to learn

• By showing them how to swim and find food

What type of diet do beavers follow?

• Omnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Insectivorous

• Carnivorous

Which tree bark is a favorite food of beavers?

• Pine

• Aspen

• Oak

• Maple

What role do beaver dams play in the environment?

• They increase water pollution

• They create deserts

• They regulate water flow and create habitats

• They block fish migration

How did beavers impact early American history?

• They were used as pets

• Their fur trade drove exploration and settlement

• They were worshipped by Native Americans

• They were used in agriculture

What is the current conservation status of beavers?

• Endangered

• Extinct

• Not endangered

• Critically endangered

Why are beavers important to ecosystems?

• They are a food source for predators

• They create unique habitats and boost biodiversity

• They destroy habitats

• They pollinate plants