Beaver dams benefit the entire local ecosystem. From reducing potential flooding to storing more carbon, the benefits are so great that beavers are practically climate heroes—but they’ve long been under threat from humans. Learn more about these semi-aquatic rodents, their habitats, and the dangers they face: https://on.natgeo.com/43JL2nK | National Geographic

10K views · 1.5K reactions | Earlier this week I filmed these two beavers who were snacking on small roots they were digging up from the riverbank. The larger beaver is Willow. Unfortunately there was some litter in the area which detracted from the scene. #beavers #beaver | Mike’s photos and videos of beavers | Facebook