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The Builders: How Beavers Mend Our Planet

Radiolab for Kids

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Beavers as Engineers and Firefighters

From mid-century beaver airdrops to Emily Fairfax's research: beavers create wetlands that resist wildfire, form satellite-visible refugia, inspire restoration approaches, and answer curious kid questions about dams and beaver life.

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