Busy Beavers

Description

Beavers can get a bad rap. Some people consider them pests because they dam up waterways and take up a lot of space. But beaver activity creates habitat for a diversity of plants and animals and helps improve water quality. So it’s worth it to work with beavers and coexist. Beaver are ecosystems engineers that have a positive ripple effect on our environment.

Duration

5 minutes, 35 seconds

Credit

Ethan Kauffman, Madison Minges, Katie Babinski

Date Created

10/01/2025

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Tags: manassas national battlefield park, ncr, beaver, wetlands, wildlife, nature, mammals, hydrology, ecosystem engineers, keystone species