Beavers: Unsung Heroes of Climate Change

What recent action has California taken to support beaver populations?

• Banned beaver hunting

• Introduced beavers to urban areas

• Created a beaver sanctuary

• Invested in a Beaver Dam restoration program

How do beavers help in reducing the impact of droughts?

• By storing water in their bodies

• By digging wells

• By transporting water to dry areas

• By building dams that slow down water flow

What is a keystone species?

• A species that is the largest in its habitat

• A species that is always endangered

• A species that holds a habitat together

• A species that migrates frequently

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

• Lack of food

• Natural predators

• Fur trade

• Climate change

What is the irony in Oregon's treatment of beavers?

• Beavers are celebrated but not understood

• Beavers are abundant but not recognized

• Beavers are hunted despite being the state mascot

• Beavers are protected but not valued

What is 'ecological amnesia' in the context of beavers?

• Forgetting the ecological role of beavers

• Beavers forgetting their natural habitat

• Loss of memory in beavers

• Humans forgetting the historical presence of beavers

How have indigenous communities contributed to beaver restoration?

• By creating beaver-themed art

• By hunting beavers sustainably

• By banning beaver-related activities

• By relocating beavers and building log jams

What is a key lesson from indigenous communities regarding environmental conservation?

• Humans are superior to nature

• Humans are a part of the world around us

• Nature should be controlled by humans

• Technology is the solution to all environmental issues

What is the main challenge in human-beaver coexistence?

• Beavers are aggressive towards humans

• Beavers destroy human property

• Humans' desire to control the environment

• Beavers require too much space

What is the potential benefit of partnering with beavers in environmental conservation?

• More beaver-themed products

• Reduced human labor in construction

• Enhanced water management and carbon sequestration

• Increased tourism