I had a good angle this evening to film this adult beaver going through part of its grooming routine on the riverbank. FYI, the second toe on each hind foot has a split claw which the beaver uses like a comb to groom its fur. ❤❤ | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

13K views · 2.7K reactions | Today’s beaver video is an up close and personal visit with a hungry beaver on the rocks. #beavers #WildlifeWednesday #animals | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers | Facebook

In a remarkable example of natural engineering, beavers constructed a dam that filtered polluted water flowing into a protected area—achieving what local authorities had spent seven years planning but had not yet implemented. The animals unknowingly completed the project for free. The beaver dam slowed water flow, trapped sediment, and prevented contaminated runoff from spreading downstream. When officials inspected the site, they realized the dam accomplished the same environmental goals as a p