North American Beaver

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastern_Beaver
gptkbp:activities gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation Webbed feet
Nostrils close underwater
gptkbp:aroma Strong sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior Cooperative care of young
gptkbp:breeding_season Late winter to early spring
gptkbp:climate Cold climates
gptkbp:color gptkb:Brown
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references Featured in folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of wildlife conservation
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
Bark and leaves
gptkbp:disease_resistance Few natural predators
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role gptkb:National_Park
Water filtration
gptkbp:ecosystem Essential for wetland health
gptkbp:famous_for Building dams
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Selective foraging
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:gestation_period 105 days
gptkbp:habitat Wetlands
Freshwater rivers
2 to 3 years
Beaver ponds
gptkbp:has_ability Problem-solving skills
gptkbp:headcount Chisel-like incisors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label North American Beaver
gptkbp:hunting_technique Trapping for fur
gptkbp:influence Creates fish habitats
gptkbp:interacts_with Conflict with property owners
gptkbp:legal_issue Protected species in many areas
gptkbp:length 75 to 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
10 to 12 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 5 kits
gptkbp:members 4 to 8 individuals
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:Hotel
Builds lodges with sticks and mud
gptkbp:notable_for Dam building
gptkbp:parent Both parents care for young
gptkbp:population Widespread across North America
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:power_consumption Up to 30 kg per day
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Coyotes
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:European_Beaver
gptkbp:reproduction Seasonal breeding
gptkbp:river Largest dams can be over 1,000 feet long
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Castor_canadensis
gptkbp:social_structure Family groups
gptkbp:sound Acute hearing
gptkbp:species Increases species diversity
gptkbp:speed 5 mph
gptkbp:tail_type Flat and paddle-shaped
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Marking territory
gptkbp:territory Scent marking
gptkbp:vision Poor eyesight
gptkbp:water_management Reduces flooding risks
gptkbp:water_source Aquatic habitats
gptkbp:weight 16 to 30 kg
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:metropolitan_area
Creates ponds
gptkbp:young Kits
gptkbp:zone Thick fur coat