| Class: |
Mammalia |
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| Order: | Rodentia | |||
| Family: | Erethizontidae | |||
| Genus: | Erethizon | |||
| Species: | dorsatum | |||
| Name/ History: |
The second largest native North American rodent (the beaver is the largest | |||
| Size: |
Male
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Female
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Young
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| Weight (lbs) |
10-15
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same
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Achieves
adult size by fall |
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| Height (in) |
18-22
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same
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| Tail (in) |
7-9
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same
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| Rut: | September-October | |||
| Gestation: | 7 months | |||
| Birth: | April-May | |||
| # young: | 1 | |||
| Age: | 5-7 years, up to 10 years | |||
| Habitat/ Range: |
Usually forested areas, dens in hollow trees, found throughout Canada, western United States to Mexico | |||
| Food: | Buds, twigs, bark. | |||
| Enemies: | Man (road kill), some coyotes, bobcats, owls | |||
| Disease: | Rabies | |||
| Communication: | Grunts, groans, high-pitched cries | |||
| Behavior/ Characteristics: |
Active at night, more at home in trees, does not hibernate, usually solitary, poor vision. | |||
