North American beaver beaver may dwell in a bank burrow and bank lodge with an underwater entrance. The beaver dam is constructed using branches from trees the beavers cut down, as well as rocks, grass, and mud. The inner bark, twigs, shoots, and leaves of such trees are also an important part of the beaver's diet. The trees are cut down using their strong incisor teeth. Their front paws are used for digging and carrying and placing materials. The sound of running water dictates when and where a beaver builds its dam. Besides providing a safe home for the beaver, beaver ponds also
McAllister-Beaver House Historic Places in 1982. McAllister-Beaver House McAllister-Beaver House is a historic home located at Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built about 1850, and is a massive two-story, five bay rectangular limestone building. It measures 42 feet, 4 inches, across and 34 feet, 2 inches, deep in the Georgian style architecture. It has a low pitch, gable roof and a center hall plan interior. A rear kitchen ell was added in 1913. It was home to two prominent residents: Hugh N. McAllister, one of the founders of the Pennsylvania State University, and Gov. James A. Beaver. It was added to