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According to a new international study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham, Beavers can engineer riverbeds into promising ways to prevent carbon dioxide release into the air.

About Beaver

• The beaver, from the genus Castor, includes two amphibious rodent species.
• They are semi-aquatic species.
• Habitat: They live in streams, marshes, rivers, and ponds, and along the shorelines of large lakes
•  Distribution: They are native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Characteristics
  • Beavers have long, orange, visible front teeth, called incisors. These teeth grow continuously throughout its life and are worn down through daily use. 
  • Lifespan: They typically live 10 to 12 years. 
  • Communication: One important communication signal among beavers is a tail slap on the surface of the water, indicating danger. Typically performed by an adult
  • They are known as “ecosystem engineers” because they construct dams of branches, stones, and mud in streams, rivers, marshes, and ponds.
  • These beaver ponds which the animals use as sources of food, as well as protection from predators.
• Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Source: DTE

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