[DOC] [TLE] Nutria, an Invasive Rodent - Aphis - US Department of Agriculture [PAR] The nutria (Myocastor coypus), a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to ... its fur. 
When the nutria fur market collapsed in the 1940s, thousands of nutria were 
released into the wild by ranchers who ... tria are about one-third the size of an 
adult beaver ... broad flat tails that they often smack loudly on the water to signal 
alarm. [DOC] [TLE] Mammals of the Kananaskis [PAR] adult grizzlies in Canadian Rockies are smaller than their counterparts in ..... 
mule deer has a narrow cylindrical white tail with a black tip, against a white rump 
.... Body Size: porcupines are the second largest rodent in the Central Rockies .... 
are smaller than beavers and have long round tails instead of broad flat tails [DOC] [TLE] Beavers can be seen on quiet water from canoe | News, Sports ... [PAR] Jun 15, 2014 ... Then Smack! ... The beaver slapped its broad, flat tail on the surface of the water, 
... About two minutes later it resurfaced, slapped another alarm and ... Beavers, 
the largest rodent in North America, are perfectly suited to a... [DOC] [TLE] beaver facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about ... [PAR] ... and Canada, the beaver (Castor canadensis) is the largest rodent in North 
America. ... is unique among rodents in possessing webbed rear feet and a broad
, flat tail. ... Also, its underwoolprized for its suppleness and water resistance
has .... When alarmed, a beaver slaps the water with its tail, making a loud noise 
that... [DOC] [TLE] Beaver - SUNY-ESF [PAR] Although the beaver continues to grow throughout its life and may reach 135 ... 
the water level both by gnawing and using their backs to push up against 
branches. ... that slice abrasive wood and the broad, flat molars that grind the 
fibrous bark. ... the thunderous warning slaps or splashes of their tails that alert 
other family... [DOC] [TLE] Wildlife / Beavers: The original environmental engineers | Pittsburgh ... [PAR] Jun 7, 2014 ... It seemed unaware of us, then "smack!" A loud splash broke the evening stillness. 
The beaver slapped its broad, flat tail on the surface of the water, then dove for 
cover. About two minutes later it resurfaced, slapped another alarm and ... 
Beavers, the largest rodent in North America, are perfectly suited to a... [DOC] [TLE] HMW 6 - Family text: Family Castoridae (Beavers) | Lynx Edicions [PAR] Large, robust, semi-aquatic rodents with dorsal-ventrally flattened tails about a ... 
form and the second largest rodents in the world behind the Capybara (
Hydrochoerus .... Given the broad geographical distributions of the two species of 
beavers ... is the tail slap when an individual slaps the surface of the water with its 
flat tail,... [DOC] [TLE] Peoria Zoo Posts - Peoria Zoo [PAR] Because of their large, powerful bodies and impressive horns, Takins have few ... 
Mating-Male selects a flat area, which he cleans off and calls to females. ... 
Possess broad heads with blunt rounded snouts that help them to burrow 
underground. Their tails are compressed for propulsion and steering during 
swimming. [DOC] [TLE] Beavers in Connecticut - CT.gov [PAR] Beavers were extirpated from Connecticut and much of their eastern range .... As 
North America's largest native rodent, the adult beaver weighs between 30 ... The 
tail is also used as a warning device when a beaver slaps it on ..... Ideally, the 
beaver builds its dam against the fence, leaving the culvert to drain water as it 
was. [DOC] [TLE] Bailey beaver habits 1927 - MartinezBeavers.org [PAR] Fencing against beavers. 14. Trapping ... of their natures, habits, and 
requirements will be necessary. ..... paddling along with the large, webbed hind 
feet ; but when alarmed ... The question, Why is a beaver's tail flat and wide ? is 
often asked, ... its loud slaps on the surface of the water serving as warnings to .... 
its broad tail. [DOC] [TLE] Here - Scottish Beaver Trial [PAR] Beavers are the

Question: When alarmed, this second-largest rodent smacks its broad, flat tail against the water
Answer: Beaver