We ran across this big beaver in an arctic pond near the Ross River in the Northwest Territory, Canada. We camped on the bank of the pond for a few days waiting for the river to be passable. It was nice to spend some time and watch this beaver busily working on its pond. Every once and a while it would announce its territory by slapping the water with its tail and make a big splash.
Michael Fuchs Photography 
The tail slap makes such a good ka-sploosh sound!
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Another nice closeup! Thank you.
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