Beaver Wood
by Kathy Bassett
Title
Beaver Wood
Artist
Kathy Bassett
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Beavers are known for their buck teeth and large, flat tail. These well-known features are what help the beaver live life from day to day.
This animal, from the rodent family, has a thick brown fur coat and a soft grey undercoat that protects it from all climates.
The beaver's tail is large and shaped like a paddle. It functions like a boat rudder, helping steer the beaver as it moves logs to its dam. The black scaly tail is also used for balance on land when carrying heavy tree branches.
Beavers are excellent swimmers and are built for underwater work. They have valves in their ears and nose that close when they swim underwater. They also have a clear layer that covers their eyes when swimming, in order to protect them from anything floating in the water.
Their front teeth stick out in front of their lips, so that they may cut and chew wood that is submerged underwater without getting water in their mouth. A beaver's teeth never stop growing and chewing!
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April 11th, 2016
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