While ticks are known to prefer warm-blooded hosts like deer and dogs, they can also attach to other mammals, including beavers.
Here's why:
* Ticks are opportunistic feeders: They will attach to any animal that comes close enough, regardless of their preferred host.
* Beavers live in areas where ticks are common: Beaver habitats often overlap with areas where ticks are prevalent.
* Beavers can be active throughout the year: This means they can be potential hosts for ticks even during colder months when some other animals are less active.
However, it's important to note that ticks are not a major concern for beavers. Beavers have a thick, dense fur coat that makes it harder for ticks to reach their skin. They also groom themselves regularly, which can help remove any ticks that do attach.