Petra van Cronenburg

It was the first time in my life that I saw this animal. When I was young, it was extinct in our landscapes. We were probably both equally astonished. He or she had an incredibly friendly appearance. And was so beautiful.
https://www.cronenburg.net/encounters/
Thanks @canyakker for helping with the tracks!

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Close Encounters – Petra van Cronenburg

It was the first time in my life that I saw this animal. When I was young, it was extinct in our landscapes. I was left doubting because my first glance contradicted any better knowledge. My first impression and my feelings told me: Hey, this is a beaver looking at you!

Jan 21, 2024 at 1:27pmWeb
Show threadElizabeth SudduthJan 21, 2024
@NatureMC @canyakker I feel the same about Castor canadensis! When I was a kid, they were extremely rare throughout the US, but now they're just about everywhere there's enough water for them to swim in. And I study their effects as part of my job. And I still am so excited every time I see evidence of one! It doesn't get old!
Show threadMaike ClaußnitzerJan 21, 2024
@NatureMC Wie schön! 🙂
Show thread12foxfireJan 21, 2024
@NatureMC @canyakker How wonderful that it was a beaver! 🦫 I have seen their pencil work on trees so I know they were there, but so far have not seen one. Hopefully soon! 🦫🦫