Beavers Build Against the Current

Deep in the Canadian Shield, a family of five beavers are tackling their toughest build

yet. The youngest kit drags a branch twice his size through rushing water while

his father reinforces the north side of their new dam. This five foot wide stream has a relentless

current that keeps washing away their work. But beavers are stubborn engineers.

They've been at it for three days straight, working through the night.

The mother dives repeatedly, packing mud between the sticks while the older siblings

scout for more materials upstream. Every branch placed is a small victory against the current.

By dawn, the water starts pooling behind their structure. Their lodge will