This video shows an up close look at the beaver’s front paws, orange incisors and even its tongue as it deftly chews the bark and cambium from this branch. There was a second beaver eating next to this one, so you can sometimes hear chewing sounds even when this beaver is not chewing. #wildlifephotography #beavers #beaver | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

On first glance, it might look like the beaver is eating the bark off this fallen cottonwood. But they don’t eat this old, dry bark. The beaver is eating the cambium layer, which is the thin layer of new wood just under the bark. In fact, you can see the beaver pick the bark off of the strip of cambium before eating it. The cambium is the active layer of wood that grew this season. Basically, it is this year’s ring added to the tree; the growing part of the tree trunk. It is often called the inn

As you know, I have often been lucky enough to sit very closely to the adult beavers in our beaver pond while they eat. I have compiled some of my favorite up-close eating clips of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver from this summer. Turn up the sound, and enjoy the sights and sounds of hungry beavers. (For licensing or usage, contact [email protected]). | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers