Beaver lodges

Nestled safely in the centre of a pond, discover how beavers build their warm and dry abodes

Beavers are important engineers in the animal kingdom; their dams create ponds that provide food and protection from harmful predators, benefiting both them and smaller species. To remain warm, dry and safe on the wetland, beavers will also construct lodges. These impressive dwellings are made up of mud, sticks and rock and also feature a ventilation shaft at the top, ensuring fresh air circulates through the hollow internal chamber. The chamber itself is filled with dry bedding and is where the beaver will reside and raise their young. In order to get quick access to food and evade potential predators, beavers will enter and exit the lodge via a water-filled tunnel that leads directly into the surrounding pond. Beaver constructions Inside a beaver’s unique watery habitat “These dwellings are made of mud, sticks and rock…

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