Bears, wolves, coyotes, cougars, OK- but BEAVERS?

[fluter]

[FONT="Georgia"]Imagine getting chewed by one of these.

My first beaver skull, cleaned the old-fashioned way, 1988

Yes: if anyone was wondering, those teeth and some bodacious jaw musculature are why we don't want to tangle with Mr. Beaver.

[Wompet]

"I've never tried to fight off a 35-, 40-pound beaver," he said. "This was one of the biggest beavers I've ever seen."

I couldn't guess as to its weight, but when I was a boy I once saw a beaver five feet long. I was glad that we didn't go near that branch of French Creek very often.
Then again, there's a 'silverback' woodchuck on my parents' property that's two feet tall. That is - when he sits upright, the top of his head is two feet off the ground. We nicknamed him "Sasquatch."

[MacSaorsa]

I think that some of these folks may just owe gambling debts. Does anybody else remember the beaver mob boss from Dr Doolittle 2?

I'm sorry, I misspoke.He was just a "simple fisherman who's blessed with many friends".

[Dixiecat]

Gosh, darn it! I've been trying to link Space's 'When Animals Attack' Promo. Can't get it to play. Anyway, here's a link, maybe it'll work for you:

http://watch.spacecast.com/web-exclu...os/#clip308995

[Lallans]

Imagine getting chewed by one of these.

My first beaver skull, cleaned the old-fashioned way, 1988

It has to be asked: what is 'the old fashioned way?' Anthill? Never worked for me, perhaps Canadian ants are too lazy or our scavangers are too quick. Or my mom saw what I was up to.

[Mike_Oettle]

Dixie Dog wrote: “Sounds like this 40 Pound Georgia Critter would make One Hell of a Fine Full Mask Sporran... If-n It Don't Eat Ya First that is!!!”

Wildrover wrote: “If you got a full mask beaver sporran, would you keep the teeth in?”

I just love Canuck in NI’s response: “Two words: Bottle Opener.”

And next? Are we going to see Beware of the beaver signs?
And will anyone dare to put one up around someone wearing a full mask sporran?
And it looks as though the Chattahoochee tartan will be recommended with one of those full masks.
Regards,
Mike

[BobsYourUncle]

The lesson I draw from this thread is: "Don't wear your full mask beaver sporran in the woods." Oh the ferocity...