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1. Well, this critter is called a "mountain beaver." So, obviously, it must live primarily in mountainous areas.
2. Where would I find a mountain beaver?
3. And, since it's called a mountain *beaver*," I can guess what it looks like- right? Which of these describes its appearance best?
4. The scientific name of the mountain beaver is Aplodontia rufa. What does this mean?
5. Well, we said the mountain beaver was weird. Let's start talking about weirdness. The mountain beaver is one of the oldest rodent species known, dating back 40 million years. As such, it has a primitive physiology. Which is NOT one of its primitive characteristics?
6. What is the main diet of the mountain beaver?
7. The mountain beaver has the largest _______________ of any mammal.
8. Where would you be most likely to find a mountain beaver?
9. The mountain beaver is often confused with another strange little mammal, the pika. Which is NOT a way that they are alike?
10. According to molecular evidence, which rodents are most closely related to the mountain beaver?
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