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North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) working on lodge--sealing with mud. Beaver is carrying a load of mud with his front feet. Beaver lodges are covered with mud over tree branches to help seal out winter cold also adds protection from predators. British Columbia, Canada. Fall.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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