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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:abilities
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problem-solving skills
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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nocturnal
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gptkbp:adaptations
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strong teeth
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:Beaver_Conservation_Society
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gptkbp:aroma
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located near the base of the tail
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gptkbp:average_number_of_young
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2 to 4
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gptkbp:back_feet
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larger and webbed
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gptkbp:biodiversity
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increases biodiversity
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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January to March
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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can adapt to changing climates
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gptkbp:communication
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vocalizations and tail slaps
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by wildlife agencies
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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featured in folklore
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of wilderness
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:herbivore
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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ecosystem engineers
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gptkbp:ecosystem
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provides water management services
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gptkbp:famous_person
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gptkb:John_James_Audubon
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gptkbp:fishing_impact
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creates fish habitats
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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bark and leaves
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gptkbp:front_feet
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webbed
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gptkbp:fur_use
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fur trade
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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high genetic diversity
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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105 to 107 days
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater rivers
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gptkbp:hair_color
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brown
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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North American beaver
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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regulated in many areas
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gptkbp:is_a_tool_for
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uses sticks to build dams
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gptkbp:length
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75 to 100 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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10 to 12 years
up to 20 years
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gptkbp:lodge_construction
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sticks and mud
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gptkbp:mouth
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ever-growing incisors
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:nesting
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lodges
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gptkbp:notable_locations
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gptkb:Beaver_Island
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gptkbp:notable_move
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dam building
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gptkbp:population_density
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varies by region
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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wolves
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gptkbp:public_perception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:range
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Canada and USA
entire North America
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:European_beaver
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gptkbp:reproduction
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seasonal
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gptkbp:research
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studied for ecological impact
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gptkbp:role_in_flooding
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creates wetlands
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gptkbp:role_in_trapping
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important in trapping history
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Castor_canadensis
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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cooperative care of young
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gptkbp:social_structure
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family groups
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gptkbp:speed
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up to 6 km/h
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gptkbp:tail_type
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flat and paddle-shaped
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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marking territory
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gptkbp:territory
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up to 1 square mile
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:water_depth_for_lodges
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1 to 2 meters
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gptkbp:water_quality
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improves water quality
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gptkbp:weaning_age
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10 to 12 weeks
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gptkbp:weight
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16 to 30 kg
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gptkbp:wildlife
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used in restoration projects
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gptkbp:young
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kits
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:European_beaver
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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