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Beavers bring biodiversity to wetlands, study shows

Beavers should be embraced as key allies in the fight against biodiversity loss according to scientists at the University of Stirling, after new research revealed the significant ecological benefits the animals bring to wetland habitats. Beaver populations across Europe and North America are recover...

Beavers bring biodiversity to wetlands, study shows
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Beavers should be embraced as key allies in the fight against biodiversity loss according to scientists at the University of Stirling, after new research revealed the significant ecological benefits the animals bring to wetland habitats. Beaver populations across Europe and North America are recovering from historically low levels after being hunted to near extinction.

Originally published at Phys.org

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