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Category: Articles 3 comments 10 Nov 2009 @ 18:17 by mortimer : Ya right onthat's a good one enit 17 Jul 2010 @ 12:54 by swanny @70.65.31.24 : Beaver Rights July 17 2010 Saturday Red Deer AB CA Re: the beaver situation (dog injuries) in Red Deer Parks that has made National Headlines To: the editor Red Deer Advocate Well in a "legal" sense, the beavers have more inherent, natural and prescriptive "right and rights" to the area than either the people or the dogs, as they were there first, people and dogs should thus use the area at their own risk and the city and province is thus not liable to damages and claims if people won't leash and control their dogs, as the beavers are legal and natural tenants and squatters on the land and have the natural and prescriptive rights there of, preceding the legal status and effects even of the city and province perhaps, not to mention the maternal, innate and natural rights of mothers or fathers protecting the offspring. The remedy perhaps would be to give proper notice (signage) in the area of the danger, risks and rights of the beavers and the risk to people and or their dogs and perhaps impose a $500 fine ? for unleashed pets. The habitat to run dogs being easier to find than the habitat to support beavers. As well as the natural services the beavers provide to the area and its ecosystem which is not recognized or paid for or compensation made to the beavers. Actually I would encourage the beavers to sue and petition the city or province for violation and abuse of their rights and their property and person and forfeiture of payment for their natural services to the ecosystem in the area. ed jonas 17 Jul 2010 @ 16:44 by swanny @70.65.31.24 : Mickey the Beaver Mickey the Beaver of Red Deer AB CA 1940 AD Mickey was an injured and orphaned kit beaver when he was found by Jean Yuill, who gave the beaver to the Forbes family to care for. As he was too young to be returned to the wild, the Forbes family applied to the government for permission to legally adopt a wild animal. Their request was approved. Doris Forbes named the kit Mickey and he became their family pet. Mickey became a tourist attraction for The City during the Second World War. He was used as a mascot during patriotic and civic events and had a cameo appearance in a Hollywood movie. It was once estimated that during his lifetime Mickey was seen by more than 20,000 visitors to The City of Red Deer. Mickey lived about nine years. Kerry Wood, a local naturalist, wrote a story about Mickey, which was published in an Elementary School Reader. Children who met Mickey and those who read about him were fascinated with the story. In the 1980s a "Mickey the Beaver" costume was professionally designed and has been worn by many people during ordinary and official events since that time. Mickey appeared in costume during the visits of a number of dignitaries to the city, including Lady Baden Powell and Madame de Gripenberg of Finland. In 1988, "Mickey" was made the official mascot for the Alberta Winter Games in Red Deer. Once again, he proved his popularity with the public. On October 12, 1993, "Mickey" was appointed an official mascot for The City of Red Deer by City Council. General Information about Beavers Beavers eat the bark on poplar trees and many species of leaves. In the summer, they cut down trees, eat the bark and haul the branches to a place where they build a home for the winter. It is said that if a beaver lives near a river, it will build its home on the river's edge. But if it lives near a stream, it will dam up the stream by building its home in the center of it. Whether they build on the bank or in the middle of a stream, the entrance to the home is under water for protection against enemies while they are sleeping. The beaver is a very industrious animal. When it is not working, it will preen. The beaver has an abundance of oil in its fur. You may see it cleaning and rearranging its fur to prevent it from matting. Source City of Red Deer Website Trivia Other entries in Articles 1 Feb 2012 @ 18:53: sustainability 2012 31 Jan 2012 @ 16:56: Biome Community Harmony 2012 27 Jan 2012 @ 13:14: the $ problem 25 Jan 2012 @ 17:31: The Ocean of Pathos 2012 25 Jan 2012 @ 12:48: perspective 21 Jan 2012 @ 15:21: Humanity Prayer 2012 14 Jan 2012 @ 16:46: about love 2012 14 Jan 2012 @ 02:52: Modern Atlas 2012 13 Jan 2012 @ 23:21: law marridge and blessing 13 Jan 2012 @ 01:31: Internet Addiction 2012
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