A beaver fossil found in western Montana is the oldest such specimen ever discovered. Find out how this 30-million-year-old missing link is helping to explain the astonishing diversity in mammal species on our planet.Like all Canadians, I think of the beaver as an important symbol. It’s our national mascot, and the fur trade involving the … Continue reading Beaver Fossil Sheds Light on Mammal Evolution
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Wolves and Beavers are Vital to Ecosystems
Wolves and beavers interact throughout North America. Find out how their relationship has a profound impact on wetland habitats. (4:30 min read)