We joined a beaver safari in London where the animals have been key to combat flooding
Summary
A colony of beavers was brought back to London after being extinct there for about 400 years. The beavers have built small ponds and reservoirs that help stop flooding near a railway station.Key Facts
- Beavers were hunted to extinction in London around 400 years ago.
- The Ealing Beaver Project reintroduced beavers to London three years ago.
- The beavers built ponds that hold water and reduce the chance of floods.
- The flooding control benefits a nearby railway station.
- Beavers naturally change the environment by building dams, which helps manage water flow.
- This project shows how animals can help with environmental challenges like flooding.
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