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Eating habits and preferences of beavers at Harvard Pond

• HF-ID: HF1986-20
• Category: Research Files
• Creator:
  • Davis, Eric L.

• Date: 1986
• Location: Tom Swamp Tract (Harvard Forest)
• Media: Paper and photographs
• Contents:
  • Student report (Freshman Seminar). 5 color photographs (4"x6"). 1 file folder. 8.5 inches x 11 inches.

• Keywords: wetlands, wildlife
• Abstract:
  • The purpose of this study was to see if there is a particular size or species of tree which the beavers of Harvard Pond most often eat. Also, to see if there are any distinguishable patterns in the distribution of trees eaten.

• Related Items:
  • Research file: HF 1986-22 Food selection by the Harvard Pond beavers

• Archives Location: Middle Room
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