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Maryland Closes More of Cunningham Falls State Park After Second Beaver Attack

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Re: Maryland Closes More of Cunningham Falls State Park After Second Beaver Attack

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This must be payback for us harvesting their delicious anal glands all those years ago. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/03/26/293406191/do...

I wonder how was it first discovered how beaver anal glands taste like.

Re: Maryland Closes More of Cunningham Falls State Park After Second Beaver Attack

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My little brother was attacked once in France by a coypu. Needed medical attention. Beavers (we already have coypu) are being re-introduced into the UK, so maybe this sort of thing will increase here.

A møøse once bit my sister.

Re: Maryland Closes More of Cunningham Falls State Park After Second Beaver Attack

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If a beaver does approach you, what's the best way to defend yourself?

Kicking it? It’s not a mountain lion.

I wonder if a walking stick or trekking pole could be used to bash or stab it. Hard to tell how fast they can move when under the influence of rabies.

Re: Maryland Closes More of Cunningham Falls State Park After Second Beaver Attack

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post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well ackshually... > Beaver food flavoring doesn't actually come from the animal's anal gland but from another organ next to it, called the castor sac. I still wouldn't try it, myself.

The nuance takes some of the humor out of the notion of eating beaver ass, though. That weighty tail hides a delectable treat.

Humor is still there.

You're eating beaver back sac.

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