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Beavers are Dam Good for Biodiversity, Bringing Bats, Butterflies and Other Critters to Their Neighborhoods

Beavers are famous for being ecosystem engineers, capable of transforming once-dry landscapes into lush, green wetlands that ...

Which Animal Is Known As The Architect Of The Animal World?

Discover why the beaver is called the Architect of the Animal World. Learn how these master builders use dams to flood ...