6 Amazing Beaver Facts That Will Amaze You 

Charles Strawn

Are Large Semi-Aquatic Rodents 

1

They are sizable rodents adapted to live on land and in water, crucial for their survival. 

Slap Their Tails Against the Water 

2

Beavers use tail slapping as a warning signal to alert their colony of potential threats. 

Can Hold Breath for 6-8 Minutes 

3

Beavers possess large lungs that enable them to hold their breath underwater for 6-8 minutes. 

Are Nocturnal 

4

Beavers are primarily nocturnal creatures, most active during the night. 

Possess Continuously Growing Front Teeth 

5

Their front teeth continuously grow throughout their lives, at about 4 feet per year. 

Prefer Aspen and Willow for Food 

6

Beavers predominantly feed on the bark, leaves, and twigs of aspen and willow trees. 

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