Friday, October 1, 2010

This Week's Nature Corner


The Beaver

This large, nocturnal, semi-acquatic rodent is known for building dams, canals and lodges (homes). It is the national animal of Canada because trade in its fur played an integral part in the development of this country. Because it is famed for its industrialness, the English verb, to beaver, means to work hard and constantly.


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