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A colony of beavers reintroduced to an area of west London has helped prevent a railway station from flooding, according to the project behind their return.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
He said the beavers had not had a chance to breed in the first year, as females tended to be only receptive for one day each year, normally in January.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
As an ecologist in Canada, Mr. Thie was fascinated by how beavers transform ecosystems through dam networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
In Yellowstone National Park, their return has been praised with reducing the overabundant elk population and allowing decimated trees such as willows and aspen to recover, which subsequently brought the return of beavers and songbirds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
“I need a large container,” said Roz to the beavers.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
