Have you ever herd the term ” Busy as a Beaver”? Well beavers are busy through most of the adulthood life. There are 2 types of beavers, found in forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Beavers build domelike homes out of sticks and mud. They are often made in the middle of ponds. The home can only be reached by an underwater entrance. The home can fit up to a family of 6 beavers!

Beavers have flat leathery tails to help them swim up to 5 miles per hour. They can stay underwater for 15 minutes with one breath. Their fur is dark brown and waterproof.