
Mini-Stories: Volume 15
99% Invisible
Beavers in Parachutes: A Conservation Leap
This chapter recounts the discovery of a 1940s archival video detailing innovative beaver relocation efforts by conservationists. It highlights the creative solution of airdropping beavers using surplus WWII parachutes, emphasizing the design and logistics of the operation. The narrative combines historical context, challenges of wildlife management, and a light-hearted imagining of beavers parachuting into their new habitats.
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