American Beaver

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:activity_pattern gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation Thick fur
Webbed feet
Flat tail
gptkbp:age 2 years
gptkbp:average_speed 8 km/h
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
Tail slapping
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_impact State animal of several states
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role Wetland creation
gptkbp:famous_person None known
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Forages for bark and leaves
gptkbp:gestation_period 105 to 107 days
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater rivers
gptkbp:hair_color gptkb:Brown
gptkbp:has_lore Native American folklore
gptkbp:historical_significance Fur trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American Beaver
gptkbp:human_interaction Ecotourism opportunities
Trapping for fur
Beaver management programs
gptkbp:length 75 to 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 12 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 6 kits
gptkbp:lodge_construction Made of sticks and mud
gptkbp:mouth Self-sharpening incisors
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting Burrows or lodges
gptkbp:notable_move Dam building
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Coyotes
gptkb:Wolves
Bald Eagles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:European_Beaver
gptkbp:reproduction Seasonal breeders
gptkbp:research Studied for ecosystem engineering
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Castor_canadensis
gptkbp:social_behavior Cooperative care of young
gptkbp:social_structure Family groups
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:tail_length 25 to 30 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Marking territory
gptkbp:threats Pollution
Habitat loss
Trapping
gptkbp:water_requirement Needs water for survival
gptkbp:weight 16 to 30 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Oregon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4