Cottage-country creatures are among the hardest workers in the nature biz

Cottage-country creatures are among the hardest workers in the nature biz. Here’s why these 12 deserve way more job accolades

ACKIE DAVIS

THE WILDLIFE WORLD is like any workplace: some keen work-ers get a reputation for being top performers. But is it truly warranted? Maybe beavers are so eager because they have no life outside of their dam building. Maybe bees are so busy because they have poor time management skills. They may not be stamped on Canadian currency or star in a series of cereal commercials, but these cottage-country creatures certainly deserve some acknowledgement for the excellent work they do. Praise and appreciation are more important than a pay increase. Allegedly. The Architects & Builders muskrat RECOGNIZE THEIR HARD WORK The who-rat? This lodge-building, swimming rodent is the beaver’s less famous Canadian cousin. A muskrat uses its sharp teeth to cut roots, reeds, and cattails to build its structure. You’ll spot their…

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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2025

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