When beavers are nervous, surprised and on the verge of aggression, they often give off "alert" signals beforehand. If beavers suspect that danger is coming in the water, they often snarl in its direction. This snarling behavior is particularly common in male specimens. read more
Beaver attacks are relatively uncommon but are becoming more frequently reported, because it is now more common for humans to enter and disturb the natural habitat of these animals. Beavers have been known to be extremely aggressive in defending their territory against perceived encroachment. read more