Nature

Leave it to Beavers

Season 32 Episode 17 | 53m 9s  | Video has closed captioning.

The beaver, more than any other animal, is responsible for creating fertile landscapes across North America, but it hasn’t gotten much recognition for that accomplishment until now. A growing number of scientists, conservationists and grass-roots environmentalists have come to regard beavers as overlooked tools in reversing the effects of global warming and world-wide water shortages.

Aired: 05/14/14

Expired: 11/01/18

Rating: NR

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