<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3IKfQ5_0upO4biA00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3IKfQ5_0upO4biA00" width="600" height="400" ></p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3KJGlA_0upO4biA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3KJGlA_0upO4biA00" width="980" height="653" ><p> The fact that <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/buildabeaverdam.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> beavers build dams </a> is one of nature's coolest features. Gathering and stacking tree branches, rocks, grass and mud across a river so they can build their homes underwater is a unique instinct among the animals—and a strong one. </p><p> Apparently, it's so strong that <a href="https://www.upworthy.com/baby-beaver-viral-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> beavers </a> will build dams anywhere, including inside a human's house using whatever items they can find. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ImdlZtOU80" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> video shared by Dr. Holley Muraco </a> , director of research at the Mississippi Aquarium, shows a female beaver named Sawyer busily gathering stuffed animals, blankets, Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and more to build a dam in a hallway, and it's seriously the most delightful thing ever. </p><hr><p><br></p><h3></h3><p> Sawyer pauses once in a while to assess her work, which is adorable. And her ongoing struggle with SpongeBob SquarePants' legs is a must-see. </p><p><br></p><p> If you're concerned about seeing natural animal behavior like this in an unnatural habitat, don't worry. Muraco explains that Sawyer spends most of her time outdoors with other beavers, but also likes to come in the house occasionally. More on Sawyer's life story below, but first, behold her adorableness at work: </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h3></h3><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-ImdlZtOU80?rel=0" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p><a href="https://youtu.be/-ImdlZtOU80" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> youtu.be </a></p><p class="rebellt-item-caption"> Rescue beaver makes Christmas dam in house </p><p> Sawyer is one of three orphaned beavers Muraco is rehabbing at her home with the help of <a href="https://www.woodsidewildliferescue.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Woodside Wildlife Rescue </a> . </p><p> "Sawyer is one of a kind," Muraco tells Upworthy. "Very opinionated and, as crazy as it sounds, intelligent. I raised Sawyer on a bottle in our home and then introduced her to Huck and Finn who are a bit older. All three were orphaned separately when their parents were killed. The three were sent to Woodside Wildlife to be raised as siblings." </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> Sawyer, Huck and Finn. Perfection. </p><p> Muraco says Sawyer started building dams in her kennel as a tiny baby and then moved on to building bigger dams in the hallway. She lives outside with Huck and Finn, but she walks to Muraco's back door when she wants to go inside to check on things and build a new dam. </p><h3></h3><iframe height="429" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fholley.muraco%2Fvideos%2F767722385073363%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><p> Muraco says beavers are very social creatures and do better living in a group, but are also one of the most difficult animals to rehab. They have to spend up to two years with rehabbers, which is how long they would spend with their parents in the wild, and caring for them is challenging due to their complex and sensitive digestive needs. They are also prone to illness and there's a lot that's still unknown about vet care for them. Muraco says beavers are also considered a nuisance animal, especially in Mississippi, so it can be hard to find a safe place to release them. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> In Muraco's care, Sawyer, Huck and Finn get ample opportunities to practice instinctive behaviors, which is a vital element of rehabilitation. The ultimate goal is for them to return to the wild once they meet key milestones. </p><h3></h3><p> Raising beavers is a lot of work, but Muraco is dedicated to preparing these young 'uns for life after rehab, both for their own good and for the environment. "Beavers are a keystone species and are often critical for healthy wetlands," she explains. They are misunderstood creatures and are sometimes killed by people who simply see them as pests, which is one reason Muraco publicly shares her adventures with Sawyer, Huck and Finn. <br></p><p> "We are so excited that people are enjoying watching the beavers and falling in love with this unusual, quirky rodent," she says. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h3></h3><iframe height="314" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fholley.muraco%2Fvideos%2F493346479535594%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><p> If anyone wants to support these beaver rescue efforts, Muraco invites people to donate to <a href="https://www.woodsidewildliferescue.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Woodside Wildlife Rescue </a> . </p><p><br></p><p><em> This article originally appeared on 01.13.23 </em><br></p></div>

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Talk about a close call.

Camping is great and all, but it does leave you at the mercy of nature. You know, if you're really roughing it out there with tents and what not. If you're toughing it out in a 30-foot camper with running water, I don't know if you can really call that camping.

But I will say that staying in a camper or RV is safer when it comes to having run-ins with wild animals.

In this clip, we get to see how nature can show its teeth at any moment. A family camping together was set up on some...

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The usually respectful crowd at a “Wheel of Fortune” taping aired on Wednesday, May 22, couldn’t hold back after they felt that a puzzle given to finalist Rob Dodson was too harsh. A big reason for their outrage (and why the puzzle was so tricky) was because $1 million was on the line.
Before the puzzle, Dodson chose from a selection of cards that held the prize he would win for solving it. Amongst the cards was the $1 million jackpot, so, understandably, tensions were high. Did Dodson choose the million-dollar card? Will he solve the puzzle under the “What Are...

Fans boo after 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant gets 'unfair' puzzle with $1 million on the line

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It is not uncommon to stumble upon unexpected surprises during kayaking adventures. While enjoying the beauty of nature from a safe distance, you can still spot numerous magnificent animals hidden in the woods, rivers, or even on the nearby ground. What you don’t expect to see, especially at the end...

Kayaker Shocked To Find A Huge Animal Waiting For Him In The Back Of His Truck

Stressed? Of course you are. Luckily for you, and the entire U.S. population, scientists believe they may have identified the most relaxing song in the world.Music has forever been associated with bringing about relaxation, happiness, and serenity — whether it's a Gregorian chant or some Enya accompanied by a glass of merlot.Neuroscientists in the United Kingdom think they have found the one song that relieves stress and soothes our souls more than any other.

Neuroscientists say this is the most relaxing song in the world

A rarely-seen Canada Lynx was filmed majestically striking a pose in incredible trail camera footage. The stunning video was captured by trail cameras set up by the Voyageurs Wolf Project in the woodlands of Kabetogama Peninsula in Voyageurs National Park, northern Minnesota — where Canada lynx roam in small numbers.

Stunning Footage Shows Rarely-Seen Lynx ‘Posing’ for Trail Camera

Columbia, MO

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 29, 2021. It has since been updated. A Missouri high school student made history, this homecoming season, by becoming the first male student to be crowned Homecoming Queen during the school's homecoming game this week. "It was literally like a dream," the student, Zachary Willmore, told KOMU 8. "It was just really special to me." A video of the ecstatic moment when Willmore won the hearts across social media after it was posted to Twitter and YouTube. In the footage, people in the vicinity are heard going wild with cheers when the teen's name is announced and he adorns the homecoming sash on the field in front of the crowded bleachers.

High school picks a boy as its homecoming queen for the first time

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

South Carolina State

A-Z-Animals

South Carolina has long been a renowned tourist spot for many years, home of the famous Morgan Island, which includes a population of about 4,000 free-roaming rhesus monkeys. This place is also known for its beautiful beaches, relaxing golf courses, and historic districts that would make every trip there worthwhile. Its most influential cities, like […]

Discover the Most Alligator-Infested Lakes in South Carolina

A British Columbia property owner received two massive fines for illegally dredging a creek on their property to try to prevent flooding. The man, George Winkler, had been warned by a Fisheries and Oceans Canada officer in May 2020 to stop excavating the bed of Stephens Creek, according to a June report by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. After a second complaint was filed in November 2021, fisheries officers and biologists visited the area and found 80 salmon eggs had been destroyed, per a news release.

Man faces massive $70k fine for destroying fish habitat in protected creek: 'His actions will also likely adversely affect salmon production ... for years to come'

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

The term "gaslighting" has become a popular, everyday term, but there's still some confusion about what it means. Part of the reason is that the word has been misused so many times that the definition has become fuzzier. But another reason is the gaslighting itself is confusing for the person on the receiving end. Even if you know what gaslighting is, it's not always clear that's it's happening to you. Briefly, gaslighting is a manipulation technique in which someone purposefully and maliciously makes someone question their reality. Abusers and narcissists will often use gaslighting to wear down their victims' sense of self and as a means of establishing and maintaining control over them. 

Feel like someone's gaslighting you? A 3-minute test can help you determine if they are.

Mountain lions, also known as cougars, are a vicious animal. An elusive predator that roams our lands, they’re known for their incredible stalking abilities, often with their prey, including the occasional human, not knowing they’re after them until the job is nearly done. That’s why seeing a mountain lion swimming in the middle of a waterbody it doesn’t quite add up.

Fisherman Whacks Swimming Mountain Lion With A Paddle To Keep Him Out Of The Boat

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Not everyone enjoys flying. The level of non-enjoyment can range from mild discomfort to full blown Aerophobia, which is defined as an extreme fear of flying. While flying is the quickest way to get to far away destinations, for some people being that far off the ground is terrifying and they'd rather take their chances on the ground. A passenger flying from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina to JFK International Airport in New York confronted that fear while flying with Delta. The woman, who is currently still unidentified expressed that she was nervous to fly according to Molly Simonson Lee, a passenger seated behind the woman who witnessed the encounter. Tight spaces don't make for much privacy, but in this case, the world is better for knowing this took place.

Flight attendant sits on the floor the entire flight to comfort distressed passenger

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

Home to around 50 species of snakes, of both venomous and harmless varieties, the United States offers plenty of snake-spotting opportunities. Now, whether or not you want to spot the snakes is a call we can’t make for you, but the snakes sure can! They’re less than eager to run into humans and would much […]

Discover the 9 Most Snake-Infested Rivers In The United States

In this video from the Ad Council, they brilliantly use an X-ray screen to show couples as skeletons in love, but it's when they reveal the true identities of the people that they really pull at the old heartstrings.Apparently love really is blind, and it only takes a few creepy bone people to prove it.

X-rayed couples prove that love truly is blind

Most kids dream of doing whatever they want, especially when someone babysits them. However, surprisingly, not this kid. In a hilarious video posted by Derek Lipp—who goes by @dereklipp_ on Instagram—his son explains why he hates it so much when his grandma babysits him and it has left everyone rolling with laughter. The boy, Dawson, says that he needs more structure when he is with grandma. His elaboration on why he needs more structure makes many wonder if the video is scripted. The boy asks his dad, who is babysitting him as the video begins. As soon as the dad says grandma, the boy lets out a disappointed "Damnit" and adds, "I hate when she babysits me." The dad and the grandma are stunned at his reaction.

Little boy hilariously explains why he hates if grandma babysits him: 'I have no structure!'

Ash Beckham has long been a champion for the LGBTQIA+ community, advocating for living openly and proudly gay. Her speeches resonate with many due to their honesty and powerful messages. At IgniteBoulder, Beckham's speech titled “I am SO GAY” gained widespread attention for tackling the misuse of the term "so...

A little kid asked a lesbian if she were a boy or a girl. Her response was heart-melting.

Birds can be pretty amazing companions, many birds live a lot longer than dogs, giving you a buddy for life depending on when you buy one. Some parrots can live up to 50 years, while the longest living cockatoo lived to be 82-years-old, which is why if you get one of these amazing talking feathered friends, you should make plans to put them in your will. Literally, it's advised that you put these long living birds in your will so there's a plan in place.But their long lifespan isn't the reason people can't get enough of these birds as pets. Just like children, these birds learn to mimic what you say and how you say it, which allows them to engage in endearing moments. In a video compilation uploaded to social media by @themothergothel, you get to see their adorable behavior play out in front of you. A blue ringneck parrot is captured loving on some brand new baby birds and it's the sweetest thing.

Parrot can't stop kissing her babies and telling them she loves them in adorable video

The fact that beavers build dams is one of nature's coolest features. Gathering and stacking tree branches, rocks, grass and mud across a river so they can build their homes underwater is a unique instinct among the animals—and a strong one. Apparently, it's so strong that beavers will build dams anywhere, including inside a human's house using whatever items they can find. A video shared by Dr. Holley Muraco, director of research at the Mississippi Aquarium, shows a female beaver named Sawyer busily gathering stuffed animals, blankets, Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and more to build a dam in a hallway, and it's seriously the most delightful thing ever.  

Watch a rescued beaver meticulously build an indoor 'dam' out of random household items

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