beaver

     

C. canaensis C. fiberC. californicus

Trivia about beaver

  • "Leave It to" this semi-aquatic rodent to cut down a tree over 100 feet tall
  • The USA's largest rodent, it has a flat tail that acts as a rudder in water
  • On maps, this rodent's name precedes creek, falls, island, &, of course, dam
  • This "eager" animal's 20 teeth, include 4 strong, curved front ones that never wear out, as they grow through its life
  • North American hard worker seen here:
  • Castor, an ingredient in perfume, comes from this "busy" animal
  • On early TV, it was Theodore Cleaver's nickname
  • "Eager" animal that symbolizes Canada
  • This rodent is considered a national symbol of Canada
  • When alarmed, this second-largest rodent smacks its broad, flat tail against the water
  • The 2 creatures that appear on Canada's 5-cent piece are Queen Elizabeth II & this rodent
  • I'll let it build a dam in the bathtub & it can cut down old trees in the neighborhood -- can I keep it?
  • Bucky, one of these animals, pushed Ipana toothpaste
  • (Sarah of the Clue Crew shows some animal tracks displayed on a monitor.) Though its tail sometimes drags over its trail, this animal, Castor canadensis, can be identified by its webbed hind foot
  • The castor canadensis species of this rodent is an emblem of Canada
  • The mountain type of this, seen here, is the most primitive living rodent
  • This big rodent represents industry & activity on Toronto's coat of arms
  • Also known for its tree carving ability, it's the rodent depicted here:
  • Attention, Theodore Cleaver: "Leave it to" this piece of armor that protected a knight's mouth & chin
  • Animal that felled the birch tree whose stump is seen here:
  • "An animal...amphibious and remarkable for his art in building his habitation"