Beavers are a keystone species. They create wetlands that support a rich diversity of life. Many animals and insects benefit from the efforts of beavers, including salmon, frogs, turtles, birds, otter, deer, elk, and dragonflies. Oregon is the beaver state. It is the only state with a two-sided flag, and one side is dedicated to… Continue reading Beaver State
Category: rodents
The rat funeral
The rat expired in the straw In the temple Because of a cat The dark rat had soft black fur and was still warm from life Now there was no life in rat’s shining eyes fixed in one direction It was left alone in the dark and sometime later The rat’s loved ones came looking… Continue reading The rat funeral
Douglas Squirrels
Squirrels are leaders in adaptation, able to survive urban settings well. These animals have great skills: highly social natures, masterful nest builders, industrious food finders, and the good sense to sleep in, and lie in sunbeams. A group of squirrels is called a “scurry.” The word, squirrel, comes from the Greek word, skiouros. It means… Continue reading Douglas Squirrels