Beavers
Beavers
— remarkable rodents and
nature's engineers
, creators of complex dams and lodges.
10 Amazing Facts:
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Build dams up to 500 meters long
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Teeth grow 0.5 cm per month
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Lodges have underwater entrances for safety
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Can hold breath for 15 minutes
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Restore ecosystems with their ponds
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Live in family groups up to 10 members
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1.3 m body length, 30 kg weight
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Eat 1 ton of bark and branches yearly
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Lifespan: 10-15 years in wild
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20% of global population lives in Russia