Here is a quick video from last summer of two beavers grooming each other’s fur in the river. Beavers groom to spread oil through their fur to stay waterproof. Anal glands secrete oil through skin pores to hair roots. From there it is distributed with the front feet, teeth and grooming claws over the whole body to keep the fur sleek, oily, and water-repellent. Beavers will often groom each other to spread the oil in the hard-to-reach places. #wildlifephotography #beavers #beaver | Mike’s photos

This video from April 25 provides a great look at a beaver grooming its fur. #beavers #cuteanimals #wildlifephotography | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers

This video from a few years back shows 2 beavers grooming each other’s fur on top of one of their dams. Beavers have to groom their fur several times a day to spread oil through their fur to stay waterproof. Beavers will sit on their tails to access oils through their cloacas. In addition, anal glands secrete oil through skin pores to hair roots. From there it is distributed with the front feet, teeth and grooming claws over the whole body to keep the fur sleek, oily, and water-repellent. They g