Intimidation is not something that beavers know. Their prowess as staring champions is in part because they recognize that size does not matter. …. Still building…

Eternally cool and calm, beavers are champions at staring contests. In all of the animal world, beavers hold the most staring trophies. … We’re building to something here.

Everyone have a happy Easter. Eat lots of candy.

Precision is something that beavers treasure, so they make extremely good surgeons.

Question: Do beavers hang out with otters? – Antony H, Southeast England

Beavers know the importance of a good wingman, and nearly without exception, otters fill that bill. Their ice breaking skills are legendary. And they are not afraid to throw themselves on a grenade for a good beaver buddy. “Otters never c-block” is a phrase known throughout the animal kingdom.

Question: Do beavers feel that the cartoon The Angry Beavers is an accurate depiction of beaver life? – Kim K, Pittsburgh PA

Beavers do not in general watch TV, but they do enjoy a good cartoon every now and then. Angry Beavers was about as true to beaver life as Married With Children was for people. But funny is funny.

Engineering is their first career, and engineering in a river requires extensive knowledge of plumbing. There are some tremendous plumbers in the beaver community. So much so, they have had a big influence in pop culture, including video games.

Timing is everything. And a well timed face palm can make a powerful impression. Beavers understand this, and time their face palms appropriately.

Engineering is the career most beavers will follow, as building dams is their nature. But there are those who work, either full time or as a hobby, in tending a garden. Those farm beavers have a gait of strength and confidence that they gain from the knowledge that they are growing food. And they plant lots of broccoli, even though they hate how it tastes. Can’t explain that part.

Colloquialisms are a dime a dozen, and there are few that apply to beaver culture. But one remains true, be it beaver or human or alien species. Don’t sass the ‘stache.

Tentacles hold a very significant place of fright for beavers, so colossal squid are extremely frightening for them.

Ultimately, for beavers, it’s all about the game. And every now and then, you get pwned.

Clownish at times, beavers are known not just for having a sense of humor, but for having one that is slightly skewed. You may have your own example, but one favorite joke for beavers is this. “How do you stop a clown from laughing? Hit them in the face with an axe.”

Historically, people have asked why the keyboard is laid out the way it is, with the keys not alphabetical. The reasons are varied, but one fortuitous offshoot is that the word ‘beaver’ can be typed with one hand. That means one can hold coffee and type ‘beaver’ all afternoon, if that were your thing.

Swimming events are an easy win for beavers during the Olympic season, but what people don’t recognize is that beavers also excel at the rings.

Programming is a skill possessed by a surprising number of beavers. Because their culture is a work-hard one that doesn’t necessarily adhere to a 9-5 schedule, universities grant many scholarships to beavers who enter the programming track. The hard working culture suits this career track very well.

Omnivorous creatures like beavers have their limits. Generally their diet is all encompassing, but beavers tend to not enjoy the hot, spicy foods.

Anatomically necessary for shot put is a shoulder to rest the sphere on before launching. And beavers are lacking that feature, and should really stay away from this Olympic event.

Naturally water repellent coats keep beavers warm and dry in the most torrential rainstorm. So if you see a beaver in a raincoat, be aware. He’s probably a flasher.

Historically, beavers have been aggressive fighters. Feudal Japan had a fair share of samurai beavers.