Why Are Idaho's Beavers Important?
Beaver are active at night, but are most easily viewed before dusk.
Because they live in a wet habitat, prepare to be around wet areas.
Few beaver ponds have mosquitos. This maybe because the fish and other water wildlife consume them.
Beaver can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes.
Beaver are very social and like us, want to be near their family.
While many report that beaver can have up to 12 offspring, this does occur, but the mortality rate for kits older than 2 is about 90%.
Watch out for the "pongee sticks". These are the chewed off end of willows are like sharpened pencils. Wear heavy shoes.
Take a camera. If you use your cell phone put it in a Ziploc bag so it does not get wet.
Be quiet. Especially if this is the first time you have visited them. They have become wary after years of trapping.
Talk to them. Sometimes beaver respond to gentle talking.