So, I got to thinking about something the other day. Most people will agree that people are the most intelligent life forms on Earth. (I know some of you out there will try to make a case for dolphins being pretty smart; but really, when was the last time a dolphin came up with a new app for the iPhone? Get real.) So; say you have an employee who seems incapable of learning even the simplest of tasks. You speak to him and he might briefly glance at you before going back to whatever he’s doing but more likely he completely ignores you. The only time he shows a hint of interest is when you offer him food. Would you say that this person is extremely independent and highly intelligent? Or would you say that if he was any dumber you’d have to water him twice a week?
Now let’s say you have an employee who is extremely loyal to you. He’s always doing his very best to learn whatever you try to teach him. He may be a bit of a suck-up, but deep down he just wants to make you happy with his performance. Would you think that he’s so stupid you have to walk behind him with a plastic bag when he goes outside? Or would you think, “This guy could be my best friend”?
Now let’s apply this analogy to the animal world; specifically cats and dogs. All the cat people out there would have you believe that those creatures are so independent that they won’t take orders from a mere human. And, supposedly, dogs are too dumb to think for themselves. Personally, I just don’t have much use for cats who want to be either let in or out of the house every hour on the hour while I am trying to get some sleep on my friends couch. On the other hand though, I don’t really enjoy constantly being licked when the family pet wants attention (but if people would raise their children better that wouldn’t be an issue).
From this rant you might assume that I am a “dog-person”. It is true that I like dogs far more than cats, but I consider myself to be a “beaver-person”. They’re just so cute and furry. I love to bury my face in them. And they make great watch-dogs. They’ll always slap their tails whenever danger is nearby. I even got myself a bumper sticker, “Honk if you like beaver”. You’d be surprised at how many drivers will honk their horns at you. Strangely though, it’s almost exclusively men.
Do you really think it can be your best friend.
it is so beatiful,i love beaver.
this is a interesting article. thanks for sharing
The last sentence was epic. I wonder why:) Beavers are cute but they look like rats.
Wow, I’m so shocked that a lot of men like beaver. Beavers are only cute in cartoons, with their big teeth. Ironically, you wouldn’t want to go near other beavers with big teeth. A lot of men are animal lovers too because they also like cats, or another word for them.
I agree with Chino, the last sentence has something on it. haha By the way, your captchas are funny. Go Beaver!
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i also agree with chino, they look like rats but Beavers are cute.
Yes, beavers do look like rodents, but I kinda agree that they are cute too. It’s kinda rare though that people would prefer them as pets.
I do not like beavers as pets because they kinda scare me. They look like rats.
Can I just say, I think dolphins would have invented an app for the iPhone if they needed to. Maybe they’ve done the dolhpin equivalent down under the sea and created special seaworld maps for the fish, or something. We don’t know what they need!
I like beavers, I think they are cute even though some people think that they’re rodents.
Lol, Honk Honk for liking beavers. I like dogs better than cats too- they don’t see as finiky.
I like beavers! They might look scary but they are cute especially when the thump their tails.
Beaver play an important role in our ecosystem by creating wetland habitat for many animals, birds and insects. They are also very social animals that live in colonies.
dlf was right. beaver is one of the most important animal. they keep stability of our ecosystem.
I would like to have one as my pet.but My mother do not allow me to do this.it’s so cute
beaver looks like rats, but different on their tails.
We don’t have beavers in the UK but in all the documentaries I have watched they have always looked cute. Now that I see the picture I think they look very rat like and if there is one thing I can’t stand is rats!
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it looks like a rat,maybe I am a little afraid of it.
Aren’t they the cutest thing? Plus they are very hardworking.
Rats and beavers are always good in managing the ecosystem and they are hardworking but, apart from all they are very messy when they get in your place.
Beavers are very hardworking but they are bit scary due to the size. But, I do have heard that they are good in maintaining ecosystem.
i feel sorry for beavers and rabbits because of their big teeth. i thought mine hurt.
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i think beavers are very cool as pets. You can keep them trouble free. Only make sure not to have wooden fences around them, they can easily escape thru them! i wonder if there is any restriction on their sale in this part of the world, since they are so rare here. maybe i’ll ask one of my relatives to get them from Canada they’re commonly available there.
i love those cut little beavers. i wonder if i could buy 1 althogh it would really suck if it bite
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i like beaver, they looks cool.
Beavers look so cute & cuddly. They can be loyal pets if your up to it.
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but, i think i prefer rats than beavers
You’ve gotta go out west to see some Beavers…where there is an abundance of streams and wooded areas.
beavers reliably and economically maintain wetlands that can sponge up floodwaters (the several dams built by each colony also slows the flow of floodwaters), prevent erosion, raise the water table and act as the “earth’s kidneys” to purify water. i love beavers.
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I think beavers are very capable: think just about what kind of huge beaver-”castles” and underwater accomodation they can build… and mostly with their teeth!
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i think i don’t like beaver.
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Nice debate ! I think if someone is wondering if beavers are nice or not he won’t find any better page on the web
! You are crazy :p, you all miss the point cat are the best : Gentle, polite, clean and keep smiling ALWAYS !
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Me likey beaver.
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