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Meet Nature's Builders! 

Beaver Facts for Kids: Did you know beavers can change an entire habitat? Beavers use branches, sticks, mud and stones to build dams across moving water. Their dams slow the water down and create wetlands- special habitats where fish, frogs, turtles, birds, insects and plants can thrive. 

They don't just build homes, they build habitats! 

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One little builder can make a BIG difference!

Why Beavers Matter? 

Beaver Facts for Kids: When beavers build dams, the wetlands they create can hold water, help prevent flooding, provide wildlife habitat, and even improve water quality. They turn dry areas into healthy, thriving ecosystems. 

December 2035-Present

Cool Beaver Facts For Kids ! 

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Beaver front teeth never stop growing! Their orange color comes from iron-rich enamel that makes them extra strong. 

Beavers can stay underwater for around 15 minutes! Beaver lodges often have entrances underwater, helping protect them from predators! 

Their large, webbed back feet help them move through water, while their broad tails help with balace and swimming. 

SUPER TEETH 

Underwater Experts

Built for Swimming 

How a beaver builds 

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Beavers collect 

branches, logs,

mud and stones.

Gather 

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They stack and secure the materials across moving water

Build 

Peaceful Forest Lake

Water Slows

The dam slows the water down creating a pond. 

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Wetland Grows

New habitats form for many plants and animals. 

Be a Beaver Builder!

Picking Up Trash

Pick up litter near a creek or pond.

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Plant native plants.

Wooden Birdhouse Outdoors

Build a birdhouse or pollinator garden.

Kids Cleaning Outdoors

Work together on a community project.

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