Want to Solve Wildfires and Drought? Leave it to BEAVERS!

The video explores the complex relationship between humans and beavers, highlighting their near extinction due to the fur trade and their potential role in environmental conservation. It discusses beaver relocation efforts, their impact on ecosystems, and their ability to enhance climate resilience. The video emphasizes the importance of beavers in water management and ecosystem restoration, suggesting that mimicking their natural behaviors could aid in addressing climate change challenges.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline in beaver populations in North America?

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Beaver hats fashion trend

• Deforestation

What is the term used for relocating beavers to new areas?

• Migration

• Reintroduction

• Translocation

• Rehabilitation

Why is it challenging to relocate beavers to new habitats?

• They are territorial animals

• They cannot adapt to new environments

• They require specific food and water conditions

• They are nocturnal

How do beavers contribute to the creation of habitats for fish?

• By building dams that create deeper water

• By clearing vegetation

• By introducing new fish species

• By increasing water temperature

What is the concept of low-tech, process-based restoration inspired by?

• Beaver dam construction

• Modern engineering techniques

• Traditional farming methods

• Advanced technology

How do beaver landscapes fare during wildfires compared to those without beavers?

• They dry out completely

• They burn less intensely

• They remain unaffected

• They burn more intensely

What role do beavers play in climate action plans?

• They increase carbon emissions

• They reduce biodiversity

• They help store water and carbon

• They cause more droughts