01399 a2200265 4500 119865 9781459824690 Escola Canadense de Niteroi BAC Backhouse, Frances Beavers: radical rodents and ecosystem engineers 1st. ed. Canada 119 p. 5 x 0.63 x 9 inches 2021 Orca Wild By cutting trees and building dams, beavers shape landscapes and provide valuable wetland homes for many plants and animals. These radical rodents were once almost hunted to extinction for their prized fur, but today we are building a new relationship with them, and our appreciation of the benefits they offer as habitat creators and water stewards is growing. Packed with facts and personal stories, this book looks at the beaver’s biology and behavior and illuminates its vital role as a keystone species. The beaver’s comeback is one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories and Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers introduces readers to the conservationists, scientists and young people who are working to build a better future for our furry friends. Animal Habits Canada Forest animals Non-Fiction Animal Facts Beavers BK 0 0 0 0 80.1 80.1 2024-02-09 1 BAC A24415 2024-04-05 16:46:08 2024-03-14 2024-02-09 BK 119865 119865