• tuxiqae@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    3 days ago

    Okay, so they base it on hearing instead of sight, but what’s their reasoning for building those dams?

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      3 days ago

      They build their homes in the pond out of reach of predators like wolves or bears. They also dig escape routes from their den under the water. They’re herbivores so it’s not for fish, btw.