DENVER – High in the mountains west of Fort Collins, teams of scientists and engineers are pretending to be beavers. They may not be swimming or chewing trees, but researchers with the U.S. Forest ...

When most people think of beavers, they picture animals chewing through trees or building dams across streams. But recent research shows that these animals are doing something far more important: ...

Beaver dams look like random debris, but scientists have calculated their true dollar value in flood control, clean water and ...

Researchers and conservationists alike recognize that beavers (Castor canadensis) are vital ecosystem engineers who can help us navigate the challenges of climate change. As keystone species, beavers ...