They have two pairs of lips! One pair is behind their incisors that act as a barrier to protect them from both splinters and also swallowing too much water when they bring wood to their dam! Aside from their careful method of gnawing/chewing, beavers also tend to eat fresh or moist wood that help prevent splinters. Pretty incredible creatures!
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Reply to Do beavers get splinters in their mouths, and if they do, how do they deal with them? by OldManIrv
They have two pairs of lips! One pair is behind their incisors that act as a barrier to protect them from both splinters and also swallowing too much water when they bring wood to their dam! Aside from their careful method of gnawing/chewing, beavers also tend to eat fresh or moist wood that help prevent splinters. Pretty incredible creatures!