tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839986763797825389.post3797328478417116572..comments2023-09-29T07:42:04.080-07:00Comments on Horse Cognition (and other critters): Beavers build many dams, but why?David Wojick Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05478090433808970113noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839986763797825389.post-11646705454179646642015-07-04T13:03:55.832-07:002015-07-04T13:03:55.832-07:00Are the beavers experimenting to see how much floo...Are the beavers experimenting to see how much flooding each dam will cause. Are they testing the flow of the water with a view to safety. Are they essentially trying to control the environment of the river. Do the lessons of each dam guide them as to where to build their home dam. I agree the explanation that beavers could not stop building dams is nonsensical. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18375526620042777260noreply@blogger.com