Raven:
* Type: Bird (specifically, a corvid)
* Size: Larger than a crow, with a wingspan of up to 5 feet
* Diet: Omnivorous (eats a wide variety of things, including carrion, insects, fruits, and small animals)
* Habitat: Forests, grasslands, and deserts
* Appearance: Black feathers, with a distinctive long tail and a heavy bill
* Behavior: Highly intelligent, social, and known for its problem-solving abilities
* Reproduction: Lays eggs in nests built in trees or cliffs
Beaver:
* Type: Mammal (specifically, a rodent)
* Size: Large rodent, with a body length of up to 4 feet
* Diet: Herbivorous (eats primarily trees and other vegetation)
* Habitat: Near water sources, building dams and lodges
* Appearance: Brown fur, large teeth, a broad, flat tail
* Behavior: Highly social, known for their dam-building abilities and strong family bonds
* Reproduction: Gives birth to live young (kits) in their lodges
Here's a table summarizing the differences:
| Feature | Raven | Beaver |
|--------------|--------------------|--------------------|
| Type | Bird | Mammal |
| Diet | Omnivorous | Herbivorous |
| Habitat | Forests, grasslands | Near water sources |
| Appearance | Black feathers | Brown fur |
| Behavior | Intelligent, social | Social, dam-building |
| Reproduction | Lays eggs | Gives birth to live young |
As you can see, while both ravens and beavers are fascinating creatures, they have very different lifestyles and adaptations!