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36K views · 392 reactions | (Video 2 of 3 along ASP Rt. 3) The North American Beaver’s (Castor canadensis) heavily muscled body allows it to exhibit a wide range of physical adaptations. Its hind-feet are webbed for swimming and the flattened tail provides stability and propulsion when swimming. Its fur varies from chestnut to almost black coloring. It has a dense underfur that helps maintain body warmth even in freezing waters. | Allegany State Park | Facebook

4.2K views · 182 reactions | (Video 1 of 3 along ASP Rt. 3) The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) here is using his incisor teeth and powerful lower jaw muscles to gnaw down these saplings for a mid-winter snack. Beavers each fall will stockpile sticks underwater because they do not hibernate. This young Beaver has taken advantage of these warmer temperatures this week and is adding more saplings to its stockpile. | Allegany State Park | Facebook

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