Providing a bowl of water is sufficient to meet a beaver's water needs.

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only for drinking; not for bathing
• D. Only for temporary

Answer: (B)

Beavers rely on water for much more than drinking. They are highly aquatic and need to swim, dive, and groom themselves regularly as part of their daily life. A large, safe water area lets them immerse their entire body, exercise, and engage in natural behaviors such as foraging and dam-like activities, which are essential for their health and well-being. A small bowl only provides drinking water and cannot supply the depth, space, or enrichment a beaver needs, so it won’t meet their water requirements. In rehab, provide a sufficiently large water source (pool or deep tub) that allows full immersion and easy entry/exit, with clean water and appropriate enrichment.