THE BEAVER

WHAT IS IT CALLED

• The beaver or Castor

HABITAT

• They are located in some wetlands
• They create homes out of sticks and mud

REPRODUCTION

• They mate for life
• They do not fight over females

OFFSPRING

• Litters are 2-5 in size
• They are called kits or kittens
• They stay with their parents for two years

BEAVER FUN FACTS

• They have 3 eyelids
• They can remain underwater for 15 min.
• Their teeth never stop growing
• Beaver damage costs $100 million each year

THE REVIEW

• Beavers live in most wetlands
• Their teeth never stop growing
• They have 3 eyelids
• Beaver babies are called kits
• Scientific name is castor

TRUE OR FALSE

• Beavers live in most wetlands
• Their teeth never stop growing
• They have three eyelids
• Beaver young are called kits
• The scientific name is 123