I subscribe to this gentleman's channel; its amazingly relaxing. He tears down beaver damns by hand to remove larger branches and twigs, uses what's typically called a potato rake to remove mud and more twigs, and then usually undermines the under part of the dam with a hand shovel til the water pressure collapses the remaining mud and tree parts in local and nearby Lithuanian drainage channels as a hobby to help adjacent farmlands free of charge. He posts his videos to YT and Façadebook for his only remuneration. The collapses and resulting "floodlettes" are sights to behold, esp from the different views of his 4 cameras. 😉
Beavers are a protected species in the country, BTW. 😃
His English is very good and only speaks Lithuanian in a few vids for a few moments when commenters ask to hear his mother tongue which is quite beautiful to hear, IMHumbleO.
Apologies for the long winded advertorial on his behalf; as you were, comrades and beloveds. 🙇🏻
The Detroit Zoo has a beaver habitat and in all the years its been there I've never seen one of the little nippers. The Zoo does not force animals to be on exhibit if they do not want to, and all have lots of hiding spots and an open exit to the behind the scenes part of their homes. For the beaver they do have cameras inside their den but the beaver seem to know where they are and avoid them no matter how many ti mes they move the cameras. I'm ok with this arrangement. I k ow I like to hide out, it makes it more special when I get to see an elusive critter (OMG!!The Red Panda!!), and it can be fun to watch people's heads explode when they complain about they can't see the elephants and I explain we have not had elephants for years and the rhinos who live here now are shy and don't want to say hello to anyone.
At least in the wild, before dawn and after sunset is the best time to observe them, as they are mainly nocturnal and, like Babu, crepuscular (though not known for being particulary serpentine).
We have two ponds in our neighborhood and the landscaping around them was decimated once we had a beaver invasion. The HOA has had to have them trapped and released several times and have their lodges torn apart and removed. We are about a mile from the Etowah River, so they keep migrating in. They are persistent li'l critters.
There were no dams or flooding. These are stable, spring fed, ponds with rip rapped shores. The problem was the destruction of small trees to construct lodges. The trapping was humane and resulted in returns to wild habitats.
"'cause i'm a criminal". -- marshall bruce mathers iii*
*i remember early in the pandemic, eminem's estranged father died (not from the 'vid), but the clickbait headline just said "marshall bruce mathers dies", so, you're thinking, they mean the rapper.
I remember watching an episode of ‘Nature’ (I think) about the beavs and the narrator said they go nuts at the sound of running water and then the scientists were all “We played the sound of running water…”.
ancient republican politico, campaign person and lobbyist. she's been around since reagan, has ties to desantis and is - so far - the most qualified person in the administration.
In the time it took you to type that, you cd've looked her up. In addition, you wd've had that info immediately.
FFS, use your brain! If you don't use it, it atrophies -- and we who give a crap about democracy cannot afford to lose one brain cell. You are NEEDED -- to read, to think, to protest, to resist, to volunteer, etc.
Stop relying on others to do what you can do for yourself -- and USE YOUR BRAIN.
Lee Zeldin is a soul-less piece of Mercer-funded shit, who, despite coming from the geological marvel that is Long Island, can't pave it over fast enough.
He is actual garbage, so putting him in charge of the EPA is certainly tasking the fox to watch over the henhouse.
Kari Lake for WH Press Secretary. She has the on-camera experience from years of being a broadcast journalist. She is a true believer, and she rocks that Tammy Faye Baker look.
If you hear a sound like an old woman screaming, it will be because one more person said to me, "You liked Homan when he was appointed by Obama."
No. No, I did not. I objected to it at the time. I know my memory isn't what it used to be, but it was one of the more disappointing things about an administration which, on the whole, was a great one.
I'm still so upset I just found myself sucking my thumb, even though it's been like 35 years since I stopped. Something stupid my unofficial stepmother wrote on FB.
Your hed gif source link: https://open.substack.com/pub/martiniambassador/p/beaver-budges-a-bundle Be-aver or be square. *tap, tap* Is this thing on?
And a meme chat also too: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/bdf4f69c-3b99-4563-8bc8-a261230cd510
https://www.youtube.com/@Kenislovas
I subscribe to this gentleman's channel; its amazingly relaxing. He tears down beaver damns by hand to remove larger branches and twigs, uses what's typically called a potato rake to remove mud and more twigs, and then usually undermines the under part of the dam with a hand shovel til the water pressure collapses the remaining mud and tree parts in local and nearby Lithuanian drainage channels as a hobby to help adjacent farmlands free of charge. He posts his videos to YT and Façadebook for his only remuneration. The collapses and resulting "floodlettes" are sights to behold, esp from the different views of his 4 cameras. 😉
Beavers are a protected species in the country, BTW. 😃
His English is very good and only speaks Lithuanian in a few vids for a few moments when commenters ask to hear his mother tongue which is quite beautiful to hear, IMHumbleO.
Apologies for the long winded advertorial on his behalf; as you were, comrades and beloveds. 🙇🏻
The Detroit Zoo has a beaver habitat and in all the years its been there I've never seen one of the little nippers. The Zoo does not force animals to be on exhibit if they do not want to, and all have lots of hiding spots and an open exit to the behind the scenes part of their homes. For the beaver they do have cameras inside their den but the beaver seem to know where they are and avoid them no matter how many ti mes they move the cameras. I'm ok with this arrangement. I k ow I like to hide out, it makes it more special when I get to see an elusive critter (OMG!!The Red Panda!!), and it can be fun to watch people's heads explode when they complain about they can't see the elephants and I explain we have not had elephants for years and the rhinos who live here now are shy and don't want to say hello to anyone.
At least in the wild, before dawn and after sunset is the best time to observe them, as they are mainly nocturnal and, like Babu, crepuscular (though not known for being particulary serpentine).
beaver exhibit you say?
There's a part of every man's sense of humor that never graduated from the 8th grade.
Beaver Cleaver, you say ?
See what I mean!
Beavers on display, when in the mood.
We have two ponds in our neighborhood and the landscaping around them was decimated once we had a beaver invasion. The HOA has had to have them trapped and released several times and have their lodges torn apart and removed. We are about a mile from the Etowah River, so they keep migrating in. They are persistent li'l critters.
Scientific studies show that beaver dams reduce flooding and loss of soil. Your HOA might want to find more up-to-date experts - https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/izzie-tween/how-beavers-improve-wetlands-and-reduce-flooding.
There were no dams or flooding. These are stable, spring fed, ponds with rip rapped shores. The problem was the destruction of small trees to construct lodges. The trapping was humane and resulted in returns to wild habitats.
OSU on line two. They are total Beaver Believers.
massachusetts institute of technology, as well.
(the good school ****near**** boston.)
Cal Tech joins the chorus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dR3bRPtl-c
MIT used to be in Boston, but then it moved to Cambridge. I still have a Smoot tape measure from the 150th.
"Leave It To Me" - The Jerry Mathers story.
"'cause i'm a criminal". -- marshall bruce mathers iii*
*i remember early in the pandemic, eminem's estranged father died (not from the 'vid), but the clickbait headline just said "marshall bruce mathers dies", so, you're thinking, they mean the rapper.
I've decided to rearrange my life so I can have pet beavers.
Leave a hose running outside and they will come to you.
"if I had my life to live over, i'd pet more beavers".
That beaver is in no hurry, got that "On time, under budget" look
Beaver? Whar Wally and Eddie Haskell?
This is a job for Priscilla Presley.
Thanks, I just had it stuffed.
Niche, and I laughed.
Is Ward worried too?
Lumpy Rutherford here!
Dude!
where's (the) whitey (tape)?
Never gets old, especially if you watch the video.
I remember watching an episode of ‘Nature’ (I think) about the beavs and the narrator said they go nuts at the sound of running water and then the scientists were all “We played the sound of running water…”.
Did it work?
Oh yes! They grew quite agitated!
Holy Waddling Beaver Batman!
She's going to pull an RBG on us. Just watch.
Or take her out in the desert.
On a toilet.
I have for years.
Nope. I think they were harvested for their organs.
Red Partisans killed him days before he was strung up. We need more Red Partisans.
The evil clown car is filling up.
I’m slow … who in Jesus Fuck is “Susie Wiles?”
ancient republican politico, campaign person and lobbyist. she's been around since reagan, has ties to desantis and is - so far - the most qualified person in the administration.
siggghhhhhh
New White House Chief of Staff, about as peachy as you'd expect out of the tfg.
In the time it took you to type that, you cd've looked her up. In addition, you wd've had that info immediately.
FFS, use your brain! If you don't use it, it atrophies -- and we who give a crap about democracy cannot afford to lose one brain cell. You are NEEDED -- to read, to think, to protest, to resist, to volunteer, etc.
Stop relying on others to do what you can do for yourself -- and USE YOUR BRAIN.
Dee, thank you for your service.
wow. what a stupid thing to say.
Bit harsh for this community.
Sometimes a conversation is just a conversation.
Well that was fucking helpy.
My first Wonkette article read today. I think I've had enough already.
Republicans love that title, "czar". Dutch was the first one to appoint someone as a czar and we've been stuck with the term ever since.
The implication, I think, is that the person will have authority that overlaps with other legal
Lee Zeldin is a soul-less piece of Mercer-funded shit, who, despite coming from the geological marvel that is Long Island, can't pave it over fast enough.
He is actual garbage, so putting him in charge of the EPA is certainly tasking the fox to watch over the henhouse.
Kari Lake for WH Press Secretary. She has the on-camera experience from years of being a broadcast journalist. She is a true believer, and she rocks that Tammy Faye Baker look.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/people-with-low-iqs-share-their-experiences
I mentioned this article a couple of days ago. It seems apropo to our current situation.
If you hear a sound like an old woman screaming, it will be because one more person said to me, "You liked Homan when he was appointed by Obama."
No. No, I did not. I objected to it at the time. I know my memory isn't what it used to be, but it was one of the more disappointing things about an administration which, on the whole, was a great one.
I don't even fucking remember Homan.
I'm still so upset I just found myself sucking my thumb, even though it's been like 35 years since I stopped. Something stupid my unofficial stepmother wrote on FB.