CatGiggler t1_itvzd5o wrote on October 26, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Reply to comment by CatGiggler in Is building dams a learned behaviour for beavers? by Snoo-82132

Here's an interesting recent video of an orphaned beaver. Though not scientific, the damn building behavior along with the possible soothing, comforting, and pleasant feelings the behavior may provide appears to be caught in this video. Behaviorists are contacting her and who knows, perhaps they will discover new understandings of these drives. :)

https://youtu.be/KqJqOnAuJT8

CatGiggler t1_it66jwu wrote on October 21, 2022 at 5:41 AM

Reply to comment by PatternMachine in Is building dams a learned behaviour for beavers? by Snoo-82132

There is such a beauty in the behavior that makes at least a small part of the drive so humanly relatable. Though imperfect, I just like to think that running water creates anxiety and they soothe it by applying the necessary amount of sticks.