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American Beaver

Castor canadensis

Description:

An aquatic rodent that has have a number of adaptations that make them adept swimmers including webbed feet and a broad, flat tail that is covered with scales.

Habitat:

Reservoir.

Notes:

Photographed from kayak.

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Jaybird
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Jaybird

Utah, USA

Spotted on Jul 17, 2008
Submitted on Nov 30, 2011

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