One of our favorite things about protecting the Adirondack Park through conservation science and policy is being able to protect all of the amazing wildlife that this Park inhabits. From loons, otters, moose, bear and many other creatures, New Yorkers are so lucky to have the Adirondack Park as their state’s treasure.
We’ve been seeing a lot of signs of beaver lately and wanted to share with you five fun facts about this mammal:
- Beavers teeth never stop growing. Their constant gnawing on trees keeps their teeth from getting too long.
- Beavers have transparent eyelids, which act as “goggles,” allowing them to see under water.
- Adirondack winters don’t bother beavers as they remain active during the cold. They have been seen under Adirondack lakes and ponds even with a layer of ice on top.
- Beavers typically have two rooms in their lodges. One den is for when they get out of the water for drying off and the other is used as their main living quarter. Also, beavers are a social animal and have been known to share their lodges with muskrats.
- Beavers use their tails to steer under water. They also will slap it against the water to scare away predators, or as a warning of danger.
Please share with us your favorite wildlife of the Adirondacks in the comment feed below!
Thanks,
AC
