Beavers are clever. Other than people, perhaps no other species can modify its surroundings for its own purposes. They are ecosystem engineers and current research is uncovering how they help fight drought and even be instrumental in reversing climate change.
They have been called a "keystone species", which is a unique organism that supports the entire biological community. Wow - that's a big legacy for all those young beavers to live up to! :)
They are very dexterous with their hands but can also use their mouths to carry even large branches. So who needs a hand or two?
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PHOTO #5 - "Well maybe, when eating." :)