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[–] makeshiftreaper 236 points 1 year ago (46 children)

Science actually figured this one out. Beavers raised in captivity when exposed to a speaker playing river noises will cover it up with as much stuff as possible to hide the noise. So it's the noise they have an issue with

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)

This is fascinating, but what's the evolutionary advantage of covering up the noise?

[–] Subverb 47 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Covering the noise is covering the running water. Covering the running water creates a dam. Creating a dam creates a pond. Creating a pond provides them with a nice controlled environment in which to build a lodge with an underwater entrance for protection from predators.

[–] ajmaxwell 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's like no one ever watched The Angry Beavers

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