Rodents - Order Rodentia
Rodents (Order Rodentia) are a diverse group of mammals that consist of more than 2000 species.
Beaver Dams Provide Habitat for Songbirds
Beaver dams are important factors in bolstering the diversity of migratory songbirds in the semi-arid regions of western North America. A study conducted by scientists with the Wildlife Conservation Society have discovered that the dams American beavers (Castor canadensis) build create ponds.
Beaver dams are important factors in bolstering the diversity of migratory songbirds in the semi-arid regions of western North America. A study conducted by scientists with the Wildlife Conservation Society have discovered that the dams American beavers (Castor canadensis) build create ponds.
Beavers Help to Protect Amphibians
Researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada have revealed that American beavers (Castor canadensis) play a valuable role in protecting populations of some amphibians.
Researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada have revealed that American beavers (Castor canadensis) play a valuable role in protecting populations of some amphibians.
Beavers Help to Reduce Negative Effects of Droughts
American beavers (Castor canadensis) are key members of the wetland communities they inhabit, especially in times of drought. Scientists from the University of Alberta, Canada, found that when beavers and their dams are present in a habitat, that habitat was nine times more likely to contain open water than it was if no beaver or dam were present.
American beavers (Castor canadensis) are key members of the wetland communities they inhabit, especially in times of drought. Scientists from the University of Alberta, Canada, found that when beavers and their dams are present in a habitat, that habitat was nine times more likely to contain open water than it was if no beaver or dam were present.
Rodents - Order Rodentia
Rodents - Order Rodentia
Rodents - Order Rodentia
American Beaver - Castor canadensis
The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is one of two living species of beavers that belong to the Family Castoridae—the other species of beaver is the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber).
The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is one of two living species of beavers that belong to the Family Castoridae—the other species of beaver is the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber).