Castor fiber sibericus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation webbed feet
gptkbp:aroma present
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 12 years
gptkbp:averageTemperature 30 to 50 cm at shoulder
gptkbp:breedingSeason 2 years
spring
gptkbp:built yes
gptkbp:canEstablish 10 to 12 weeks
gptkbp:colors brown
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Siberian_beaver
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations and scent marking
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat protection
in place in several countries
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of nature conservation
gptkbp:diet herbivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact habitat loss
gptkbp:family Castoridae
gptkbp:famousFor building_dams_and_lodges
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forages alone or in family groups
gptkbp:fossilRecord exists
gptkbp:geneticDiversity high
gptkbp:genus Castor
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
prefers wooded areas near water
gptkbp:hasLength 90 to 120 cm
gptkbp:headlights 25 to 30 cm
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied for ecological impact
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Castor fiber sibericus
gptkbp:legalStatus protected species in some regions
gptkbp:litterSize 2 to 4 kits
gptkbp:localNames various in different languages
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:mouth ever-growing incisors
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Siberia
gptkbp:nesting builds_lodges
gptkbp:notableOperations ecosystem engineers
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators wolves
gptkbp:relatedPatent Castor fiber
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:role maintains wetland health
gptkbp:socialStructure social animals
gptkbp:territory yes
gptkbp:waterManagement requires access to water bodies
gptkbp:waterSource excellent
gptkbp:weight 16 to 30 kg
gptkbp:wildlife regulated in some areas