Do beavers eat wood?
Beavers will eat the inner bark of some of the trees and bushes they chew down to make their dams. The trees they chew down are usually 2-6 inches in diameter. They will also eat tree buds in Spring. However, despite what people think, that is not all they eat. Beavers also eat clover, grasses, raspberry cane and aquatic vegetation. A beaver can survive for a while on the tubers of water lilies. An adult beaver usually ranges in weight from 40 to 60 pounds. They do not hibernate. Beavers store food underwater in Winter and retrieve it through the entrances and exits to their lodges. The wide, flat tail on a beaver is used for balance, steering when swimming, warning signals and fat storage. Beavers will remain with the same mate. If the first one dies then they may find a new mate. You can always email me with other animal questions if needed. I allow people to email me through Yahoo Answers.
