We've mentioned them a lot but now it is time they get their very own episode. They're ecosystem engineers, climate change protectors, master builders, and have a tail with more functions than you'd think. You can't help but love them. So, join us as we dive into the fascinating world of beavers. From their unrivalled ability to shape landscapes and support entire ecosystems, to their extinction in the UK and the inspiring efforts to bring them back, we cover it all in this deep dive into one of our favourite animals.Get in touch!Don't forget to follow The Birdy Bug Pod over on Instagram. And please do feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi!Follow us @thebirdybugpodLinkshttps://www.wildlifetrusts.org/saving-species/beavershttps://beavertrust.org/beaver-basics/beaver-impacts/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/11/beavers-save-czech-taxpayers-by-flooding-ex-army-training-sitehttps://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/cornwall-beaver-projecthttps://www.norfolkriverstrust.org/case-studies/returning-beavers-to-the-glavenhttps://rewildingeurope.com/blog/beaver-benefits/https://news.westernu.ca/2020/08/ancient-beavers-cut-trees-for-food-first-not-to-build-dams/Beavers: How and why they build dams - YouTube

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