Critters of Minnesota: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State

By Alex Troutman

• Popular, proven format: More than 7,000 copies of the first edition (9781885061874) sold



• Kids’ introduction to 63 of Minnesota’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians



• Not intimidating: colorful, appealing design with information geared toward children, ages 7–12



• New edition with a selection of different species, updated photographs and ranges, revised information, and more expert insights



• Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts about each animal



• Debut author is a noted wildlife biologist



• All-in-one source of information, facts, photos, and gee-whiz tidbits in a concise guide



• Extreme value: massive information for under $10



• A portion of the proceeds benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts

• Language: English
• Publisher: Adventure Publications
• Release date: Apr 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9781647553500

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Mammals

American Beaver

Castor canadensis

Did you know?

Beavers are rodents! Yes, these flat-tailed mammals are rodents, like rats and squirrels. In fact, they are the largest native rodents in North America. Just like other rodents, beavers have large incisors, which they use to chew through trees to build dams and dens. Beavers are the original wetland engineers. By damming rivers and streams, beavers create ponds and wetlands.

Ranges from dark brown to reddish brown. They have a stocky body with hind legs that are longer than the front legs. Their body is covered in dense fur, but the tail is naked. A beaver’s tail has special blood vessels that help it cool or warm its