Talk:Beaver attack

Grammar
" They also may attack humans when suffering from rabies or as nocturnal creatures being disoriented and fearful by daytime light."

That seems to me to be a poorly constructed sentence, in addition to seeming little silly. I don't believe beavers are afraid of sunlight. Beeblebrox (talk) 00:26, 25 October 2014 (UTC)
 * I've replaced this with the quote from the source, as I agree the wording of the addition was unclear. Nikkimaria (talk) 02:43, 25 October 2014 (UTC)

Clarity
"The trademark sharp front teeth of both species pose a particular danger, as they are long enough to pass through limbs and cause significant bleeding."

I think this sentence could be improved by removing the passive voice (Both species' trademark sharp front teeth) and changing "pass through limbs" to "puncture." Both of these decrease wordiness and create a clearer meaning. Jackspm10 (talk) 03:48, 2 September 2022 (UTC)


 * "A husky was killed by a beaver attack in Alberta, which has also had several non-fatal attacks."
 * I also think this sentence could be improved by saying "... in Alberta, where several other non-fatal attacks have been reported." Jackspm10 (talk) 03:50, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
 * I cannot agree with your suggestions on the first sentence - passing through is more significant than puncturing. (Dog, cat teeth etc can puncture limbs but will almost never pass through them unless on a very small child). On the second sentence, can you explain why you feel your proposal is an improvement? Nikkimaria (talk) 01:51, 3 September 2022 (UTC)