The Economic Times

In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers again

North America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their numbers to slowly recover. Remarkably, beavers are now recognized for their role in managing drought and floods. Their dams create wetlands and act as fire refuges, benefiting ecosystems. This rodent's comeback highlights its value as a natural environmental engineer.