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Sep 11 2022 
Beavers are sentient beings
"I believe beavers are integral to this ecosystem, building and maintaining critical habitat for a host of native species. For what they provide they deserve our admiration and empathy." -
Mar 26 2022 
Awkward Haul
"I believe beavers are integral to this ecosystem, building and maintaining critical habitat for a host of native species. For what they provide they deserve our admiration and empathy." -
Nov 20 2021 
Could ‘Smokey Beaver’ help fight wildfires?
"Beaver are the ecosystem engineer for this landscape. We can play at it, but they’re the professionals. So we need to defer to the professionals.” -
Jul 03 2021 
How the Eager Beaver Helps Protect the Planet
When we protect natural places and conserve the wildlife that makes them function, we protect the very life support systems we depend on. When we make the space for beavers to thrive, these wetland engineers support biodiversity, defend the landscape from fire and drought, and even promote carbon sequestration. With all that we’re learning about the diverse benefits of beavers, it’s clear we need to start working with—rather than against—these stewards of healthy waterways. -
Sep 22 2020 
How beavers became North America’s best firefighter
Fairfax says. In fact, as her paper’s title suggests, the U.S. Forest Service might want to consider a new animal mascot: Smokey the Beaver.
