Leave it to Beavers
Season 32 Episode 17 | 53m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Nature’s greatest hydro-engineers transform landscapes
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.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The Fairweather Foundation, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Leave it to Beavers
Season 32 Episode 17 | 53m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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Clip: S32 Ep17 | 2m 32s | Beavers are devoted to their work as dam builders and they are born equipped for the job. (2m 32s)
Preview: S32 Ep17 | 48s | Learn how beavers are recruited to reverse the effects of global warming & water shortages (48s)
Preview: S32 Ep17 | 31s | Premieres Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (31s)
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