Beaver

Facts

Ranking as the second-largest living rodents globally, beavers closely trail behind the Capybaras in size.
Beavers possess remarkable iron teeth, enabling them to chew on trees without fear of breakage. These teeth contain iron, contributing to their distinctive dark, rusty brown coloration.
Utilizing their iconic tails, beavers communicate with one another by slapping them against the water’s surface as a warning signal in response to threats.
Herbivorous by nature, beavers sustain themselves on a diet comprising leaves, roots, herbs, grasses, and bark. They diligently gather and store food for the winter months by amassing piles of wood within the ponds of their dams.
Beavers exhibit monogamous behavior, forming enduring bonds with their partners. Family units, including parents and offspring, reside together within a single dam structure.
Beyond serving as shelter, beaver dams play a multifaceted role in their ecosystem. By felling surrounding woody shrubs and trees, beavers create dams that flood upstream regions, creating deeper water bodies for foraging. A single beaver family may oversee the maintenance of over ten such dams, providing protection from predators and the elements, as well as storage spaces for food.