The Seven-Year Itch
beavers don't stand on subway grates in dresses
Per New Scientist, a 2017 study found south-eastern Norwegian socially monogamous (remember that means they build a life with one conspecific, but sleep around) Eurasian beavers experience a seven-year itch (most beavers mate for a season or two. Apparently these ones mate longer.) Scientists say it’s precipitated by the arrival of a younger rival mate …
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