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Beavers are members of the rodent family, all of which have four front teeth that never stop growing. Some of the beaver's relatives are mice, rats, and squirrels. Beavers are nocutrnal, meaning they are most active at night. A beaver never stops growing, but it slows down as it ages. They usually live to be about twelve years old. A beaver usually stays underwater from three to five minutes but can stay as slong as fifteen minutes and can swim...

Introduces readers to the lives of different rodent species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals.