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Beaver (North American) - 4 Photos

Am not certain as to the relationship of the two beavers who appear in the photos that follow.

One was much larger so they may have been siblings, separated by a year or perhaps an adult accompanied by last year's kit.

But having swam away the lodge, they were never apart for long and when the larger of the two clambered up on a lush bank for a meal and some grooming, the other beaver followed suit (Photo #1). 

And it wasn't just a "let's hang out together". They literally leaned into each other (Photo #2) and had the equivalent of a beaver hug. I suppose with the ever increasing abundance of fresh food and a brief respite from work while the beavers try to replenish calories lost over the winter months, beaver tempers have returned to their more usual mellow state.

The photos were taken at dusk. These two were still enjoying each other's company, as I left (Photo #3 & Photo #4). As I rounded the pond, I noticed two more pairs, one much further down on the bank and another swimming together heading for the same safe refuge. So that makes at least six family members & hopefully, more at home.

PHOTO #1

PHOTO #2

PHOTO #3

PHOTO #4