Beaver Habitat Selection Implications on Wildlife Management

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Title
Beaver Habitat Selection Implications on Wildlife Management
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Contributor
Figures 1,2,6: Wikimedia Commons
Figures 3,4,5: Creative Commons
Creator
Lapp, Garrett
Description
A review article describing the habitat preferences of the North American Beaver (Castor canadensis). The foraging needs which influence their habitat selection, and the other physical environment needs for their habitats are of the primary focus of this article. Related captive beaver habitat considerations and habitat considerations for releasing beavers into the wild are also discussed.
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Date
November 30th 2021
Category
Habitat Selection & Territoriality
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