Last week we talked about the beaver tail slap, and how beavers raise the alarm by slapping their tails on the surface of the water when sensing danger. Usually beavers move quite slowly when on land but these semi-aquatic rodents can really move if they need to. Check out this beaver's reaction to hearing a tail slap - sprinting and diving into deep water. Blink and you will miss it!! This footage was captured by a trail camera at our enclosed beaver project site. You can read more about our Be

Check out the Beaver tail slap! This is a way to warn other beavers that a predator is near. We were in Elk County, PA observing a tranquil scene. All of a sudden several elk cows with calves bolted then this guy started to slap his tail. It's possible there was a coyote or bobcat nearby. Special thanks to Morning Mist B&B ❤️ #wildlife #beaver #pennsylvania | oneWildlifer

891K views · 32K reactions | Beaver dams benefit the entire local ecosystem. From reducing potential flooding to storing more carbon, the benefits are so great that beavers are practically climate heroes—but they’ve long been under threat from humans. Learn more about these semi-aquatic rodents, their habitats, and the dangers they face: https://on.natgeo.com/43JL2nK | National Geographic | Facebook