Eager : the surprising, secret life of beavers and why they matter
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Beavers are environmental Swiss Army knives, capable of tackling just about any ecological dilemma. Trying to slow down floods or filter out pollution? There's a beaver for that. Hoping to capture more water for agriculture in the face of climate change? Add a beaver. Concerned about erosion, salmon runs, or wildfire? Take two beaver families, and check back in a year. Ben Goldfarb's captivating book reveals how beavers transformed our landscapes, and how modern-day "Beaver Believers" -- including scientists, ranchers, and passionate citizens -- are recruiting these ecosystem engineers to help us fight our most pressing conservation crises. Ultimately, Eager is about the history-changing influence of a remarkable rodent -- and how we can learn to harmoniously coexist with our fellow travelers on this planet. --,Provided by publisher.