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

Beavers use their teeth and claws to groom each other’s fur in the spots that they can’t reach. This video shows 2 beavers in the mutual grooming process (aka social grooming), which is part of their daily routine. #beavers #WildlifeWednesday #funnyanimals | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

Today’s beaver video features a pair of beavers grooming each other’s fur, and then sitting up to groom themselves. Have a great day! #beavers #wildlifephotography | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

Beaver dams = great bird habitat! Check out this great blue heron, enjoying the pool created by a beaver dam. Beaver activity prompted park ecologists to set up a motion sensing camera, to learn more about the wildlife in the area. Beaver dams enhance wetlands, which provides important habitats for birds, fish, and other animals. Rocky is working to encourage more beaver activity in the park as part of the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan (https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/management/elk-and-vege