section_path: Types/Other types/Natural dams/Beaver dams
section_name: Beaver dams
paragraph_text: Beaver dams
  
  Beavers create dams primarily out of mud and sticks to flood a particular habitable area. By flooding a parcel of land, beavers can navigate below or near the surface and remain relatively well hidden or protected from predators. The flooded region also allows beavers access to food, especially during the winter.