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Jun 19, 2024 · Oregon’s state animal has for years been classified as a “predator” by the state fish and wildlife agency, and that’s meant that the North American Beaver has lived largely unprotected from...
Explore beavers in winter! Discover their survival tactics in harsh weather. Learn about beaver adaptations for cold seasons.
Oregon may be the Beaver State, but there is still a lot that we don’t know about these industrious creatures. That’s especially true in certain habitats like the steep slopes and fast water...
Jan 15, 2016 · Meet The Beaver! 10 Things Every Oregonian Should Know About The State Animal. Beavers in Oregon today typically weight 30 to 40 pounds. Josh Samuels estimates Microtheriomys brevirhinus, the...
The beaver is highly modified for aquatic life with a compact body, paddle shaped tail, webbed hind feet, valves that close their ears and nose while diving, and a rich oil gland that waterproofs their fur.
Beaver ponds and dams benefit Oregon's native fish and other wildlife. Beaver dams create ponds that provide fish protection from strong winter flows. They increase the storage of water resulting in a more stable water supply and maintenance of higher flows downstream for a longer period of time.
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Its back feet are webbed for swimming, and its tail provides steering and power. While it swims, a transparent membrane covers the beaver's eyes, and valves in its nostrils and ears keep the water out. Beavers are secretive, going out at sundown and returning home at dawn.
