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After a fuzzy baby beaver made a surprise appearance on a Calgary golf course, it prompted questions. Naturally, the event prompted questions. How did the

This beaver was sunning herself on a rock out in the Yukon River the other day following a spring snowstorm. They use their large flat tails to maneuver when swimming, to prop themselves up when felling trees with their teeth, to store fat reserves, to lever fallen logs back to their ponds, and to slap the water and warn of danger. When a nearby beaver suddenly slaps its tail on the water, it can be quite loud and startling, especially if one hasn't noticed it while walking beside a quiet…

A new report has selected 18 mammal and 19 bird species that have made a successful comeback in Europe in the past 50 years and looked at the factors behind their recovery

A beaver kit enjoying fresh sumac leaves

To improve the richness of wildlife in the area

World Wildlife Fund on Instagram: "Beavers are so good at their jobs, we copied them! Mimicking beaver dams lets rivers flow and helps riparian zones flourish. Learn how conservationists are using nature’s blueprint for sustainable water management and ecosystem restoration at the link in our bio."

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Being the second largest rodent in the world, next to the capybara, beavers are a model for the industrious at heart. They are constantly gnawing on trunks and branches not only to make a den but to wear down their ever growing teeth. Read on to learn more about beavers and, as always, don’t forget to comment below.