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

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

26K views · 2.1K reactions | An amazing beaver adventure! This video from back in 2021 allows you to follow the beaver we called Momma Beaver as she left the pond, headed through the woods, and went up the hill to the Cancer Centre to find a smalll tree. Momma Beaver then returned the same way to drag her prize back to the pond. Enjoy! #beavers #beaver #wildlifephotography | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers | Facebook

✨Beaver facts with Sarika✨ Did you know beavers can build a dam in under 24 hours? Link in bio to watch Beavers From Above on CBC Gem and The Nature of Things YouTube 📺 | CBC Docs