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Here is a nice long beaver video for your Sunday enjoyment. In the first half of the video, a beaver sits at the river’s edge, peacefully grooming its fur. A second beaver joins later in the video and they groom each other‘s fur. Near the end, one of the beavers makes a scent mound on shore, and the other beaver grabs a quick snack. You can hear a lot of chatter in the background because the sidewalk up the riverbank was very busy that day, and a couple of families stopped to watch the beavers.

Dive into the world of nature's master builders, where the humble beaver transforms barren streams into bustling ecosystems. Witness how these unassuming architects engineer wetlands, shaping the very fabric of the land to create life-sustaining habitats. Explore the ripple effect of their ingenuity, from flood control to water purification, and see how restoring these natural engineers can breathe life back into our landscapes. | Sustainable Human

Here is a quick video of a beaver using a hind foot to groom its fur before sliding into the pond. The innermost two toes on each of a beaver’s hind feet are used for grooming. The second toe has a double nail which functions like a comb for removing debris and spreading waterproofing oils. #beavers #wildlifephotography | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers