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

Last night I filmed this very cool video of a beaver floating in the river while it chewed on a branch. #beaver #beavers #wildlifephotography | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

A quick video from last night of a beaver swimming in front of me near the riverbank. | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

This short video gives you a look at the beaver’s swimming technique. The front feet stay tucked up, the webbed hind feet provide propulsion, and the tail acts as a rudder. Only a small part of the beaver is above water as it swims, which is why people are often surprised at their size when they see a beaver out of water. | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers