They build their dams out of mud and wood. The beaver builds a home called dams. They're big cousins of mice. Long ago, beavers were killed, traded, or made into fur hats. An adults had enough fur for 18 hats.
Beavers feed off of fish and waterfowl.
Beavers can have from 2 to 5 kites. Baby beavers are called kites when they are little. If you want learn more about the beaver click here. River Otters River Otters live throughout Minnesota. Otters are related to skunks and weasels.