Free smart Beaver quiz: Are you smarter than the master builder?

Building dams is hard, but solving this beaver quiz is not! If you think you know our local rodents inside out, then prove it. Dive in now!

If you are interested in nature, this beaver quiz offers you an opportunity to test your knowledge of the biology and behavior of these water dwellers. Beavers are regarded as landscape designers who create habitats for numerous other animal and plant species through their structures. International Beaver Day takes place every year on April 7. This day of action was launched in 2009 to draw attention to the ecological importance of the largest native rodents. So put the beaver in the spotlight!

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Within the system of Mammals beavers occupy a certain position. There are various groups of mammals that differ in their tooth structure and way of life. Some people confuse them with otters or nutria due to their size or habitat, but their anatomical classification is clear. In one of the quiz questions, you can test whether you can name the correct animal family to which these master builders belong.

The anatomy of beavers has special features that have special names. The flat, scaly tail in particular is a multifunctional tool that is used for swimming, steering and storing fat. In hunting terminology, a term is used for this body part that you may have heard in connection with a kitchen utensil. It requires some background knowledge to choose the correct technical term in our beaver quiz.

One characteristic of the presence of beavers is their constructions in flowing waters. These constructions are made of wood, stones and mud, but require a great deal of energy. There are various theories about the primary purpose of these dams, whether it is to protect them from predators or to regulate the water level for access to the castle. In this beaver quiz, you have to decide what biological necessity lies behind this enormous amount of work.

Beavers have an extremely dense coat to prevent them from cooling down during their long dives in cold waters. With up to 23,000 hairs per square centimeter, their fur is one of the densest in the animal kingdom. But density alone is not enough to keep moisture away from the skin. There is a mechanical-chemical process that makes the hair water-repellent. We want you to find out how animal use their own body care to stay dry.

Start the beaver quiz now and show everyone that you are a real nature expert!

07. April 26, 07:30 – Ines Walk