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What is the approximate weight range of adult beavers?
What is the approximate weight range of adult beavers?
- 25-50 pounds
- 35-80 pounds (correct)
- 10-20 pounds
- 80-120 pounds
What is the main reason beavers are important to nature?
What is the main reason beavers are important to nature?
- They provide food for humans.
- They are a source of fur for clothing.
- They control the flow of water.
- They create habitats for other animals. (correct)
What was the main reason for the decline in beaver populations in North America?
What was the main reason for the decline in beaver populations in North America?
- Climate change.
- Habitat loss due to deforestation.
- Disease outbreaks.
- Overhunting for their fur. (correct)
What is the approximate number of beavers in North America today?
What is the approximate number of beavers in North America today?
What is the significance of the fact that there are no beavers on Cape Cod?
What is the significance of the fact that there are no beavers on Cape Cod?
What did colonists use beaver fur for?
What did colonists use beaver fur for?
What does the text suggest about the beaver population in the Northeast during the colonization period?
What does the text suggest about the beaver population in the Northeast during the colonization period?
What is the main reason why people began to help bring back beavers in New England in the early 1900s?
What is the main reason why people began to help bring back beavers in New England in the early 1900s?
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Beaver Population
Beaver Population
Beavers were once 100-200 million in North America, now 10-15 million.
Beaver Habitat Creation
Beaver Habitat Creation
Beavers create ponds by damming streams and rivers, supporting diverse life.
Beaver Fur Trade
Beaver Fur Trade
Colonists trapped beavers for their fur which was prized for hats and fashion.
Pre-Colonization Beaver Range
Pre-Colonization Beaver Range
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Beaver Revival Efforts
Beaver Revival Efforts
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Beavers in Cape Cod
Beavers in Cape Cod
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Current Beaver Weight
Current Beaver Weight
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Colonization Impact
Colonization Impact
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Study Notes
Beaver Population
- Beavers are the largest rodents in North America, weighing between 35 and 80 pounds.
- Beavers are crucial to the natural environment. They build dams, creating ponds that support diverse plant and animal life.
- Before European colonization, beavers were widespread in Massachusetts. Beaver fur was highly valued for hats and other items, making it a significant commodity.
- Colonists actively trapped beavers for the lucrative fur trade.
- Before the 1600s, North America harbored an estimated 100-200 million beavers. Today, the population is around 10-15 million.
- Efforts to reintroduce beavers to New England began in the early 1900s, although Cape Cod still lacks beaver populations.
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