THE beaver The world is full of awesome powerful animals Beavers BEE-vuhrs live in wetlands throughout North and South America Asia and Europe Beavers are construction experts They use their large teeth to chew on wood Then they use the wood to build underwater dams 4
DID YOU KNOW Beavers greet each other by nipping at the other’s cheeks Beavers are the largest rodents in North America They are in the same family as squirrels and mice
BOLD BODIES Beavers have amazing bodies Their webbed back feet make them great swimmers Strong claws on their front feet help them dig deep holes And thick fur keeps them warm and dry even underwater These rodents can grow to be up to four feet 1 m long They weigh between 30 and 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg 6
