No Such Thing As A Fish 549: No Such Thing As A Beaver Walking Backwards
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Sep 19, 2024 Join a lively discussion where unusual topics reign supreme! The crew humorously dives into 'beaver bombing' in UK waterways and the ecological benefits of these furry rehabilitators. From a 1600s ambassador's bizarre chair design to the naked protests of Canadian Dukhobas, history gets a hilarious twist. Not to mention a spirited debate over tea prep methods and quirky historical anecdotes. Get ready for laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected insights!
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Beaver Bombing
- Releasing beavers into British waterways without authorization is called "beaver bombing".
- One beaver bomber, Olivier Rubbers, released over 100 beavers into Belgian rivers.
Beaver Dam Building Instincts
- Beavers instinctively build dams where they hear running water, using any available materials.
- This behavior can be exploited using a tape recorder; they'll build a dam around it.
The Value of Beaver Pelts
- Beaver pelts were highly valued in the past, driving trade and even shaping the formation of Canada.
- When Native Americans sold New York to the Dutch, it was mainly for beaver pelts, with Manhattan as a bonus.