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North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) grooming while sitting on edge of pond. Northern Rockies, Fall. A major part of grooming is rubbing oil from their anal gland over their fur helping to waterproof and insulate themselves from the cold water.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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