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berries, but not this time. On the Little River Canyon website, the National Park
Service actually says to feel free and have a snack as you walk.
The Beaver Pond Loop's namesake
The trail eventually leads you to its namesake beaver dam. Beavers build these
dams to stem the flow of running water so that they can raise their families. The
pond that is formed actually creates a more active ecosystem than before the dam
was built, becoming an excellent habitat for many species of wildlife.
Several different types of birds make the pond their home, like wood ducks,
dark-eyed juncos, towhees, nuthatches, and a wide variety of woodpeckers and
sapsuckers. Catfish have also found a home here along with salamanders, and, of
course, an abundance of mammals frequent the pond, including white-tailed deer,
foxes, and raccoons. Being in a wetland, you may come across a snake or two like
cottonmouth or water moccasin. If you see one, stop, wait a moment, and it should
move along. Remember, all wildlife and plants in the park are federally protected,
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