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Beaver? #817411

Asked December 10, 2022, 11:41 AM EST

I saw a tree chewed at Mill Pond in Concord, MI. What could cause this? Do we have beaver on the Kalamazoo river in Jackson county?

Jackson County Michigan

Expert Response

Yes-this is a beaver. Beaver live everywhere-very common animal. Sometimes they are simply eating rather than building a dam. They have a preference for trees like birch, poplar, aspen, willow and maple. If it becomes a larger concern, reach back out. Otherwise, it could just be a visitor from down the river.

Dr. Sarah Rautio Replied December 12, 2022, 12:39 PM EST

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