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Large tree branch cut off and new growth emerges along with moss.

a dead weathered stump looks like driftwood as it is normally covered with lake water. It sits high and dry as the lake water has receded

A large log with a hole in it sits in a field of grass. The log is surrounded by water and the grass is tall. The scene has a peaceful and natural feel to it

Abstract Pattern in Nature, floating reed stalks form a pattern on the water, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Southern state freshwater wetland forest on a on a sunny day in early spring (or late winter; February 28). The image was captured in Big Creek, Forsyth, (near Cumming) in Georgia (USA) with a full frame mirrorless digital camera and a sharp lens. The image is part of a large series of Georgia wetland.

Old bole and stream in floodplain forest (longoz) in Bursa, Karacabey, Turkey.

$Beavers are expert dam builders and architects of aquatic ecosystems. Here's how they work:\n\nBuilding Dams: Beavers use their strong front teeth to cut down trees and branches, which they use to construct dams across streams and rivers. The dams create deeper water, which provides protection from predators and easier access to food. The dams also help control the flow of water, which can prevent flooding downstream.\n\nCreating Lodges: Beavers build lodges out of sticks and mud in the ponds created by their dams. The lodges have underwater entrances, which provide safety and protection from predators.\n\nFood Gathering: Beavers are herbivores, and they primarily eat bark, leaves, and twigs from trees and shrubs. They use their sharp teeth to strip bark from trees, and they store branches underwater near their lodges to eat during the winter months when food is scarce.\n\nMaintaining Dams: Beavers are constantly working to maintain and improve their dams. They patch holes and leaks with mud and sticks, and they add new material to the dam to keep the water level high.\n\nOverall, beavers are essential members of their ecosystems, as their dam building activities create habitats for a variety of other species, including fish, birds, and amphibians.$