by Marc Dumont | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog
Asides from being the second-largest rodent in the world, the physical biology of the beaver make it one of the most unique looking semi-aquatic mammals. As beavers are nocturnal animals that typically avoid humans, it’s a rare occurrence to happen upon them. ...
by Marc Dumont | May 31, 2022 | Blog
It’s no surprise that the beaver has some interesting attributes. They are a powerhouse for the ecosystem, with their presence improving water quality, increasing biodiversity, creating wetland habitats for other species, and much more. You may know some...
by Marc Dumont | May 13, 2022 | Blog
Canada’s wetlands are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world and support an amazing amount of biodiversity. Not to mention they’re a nature-based solution to helping support climate change. The world has lost over a third of its wetlands, and now...
by Marc Dumont | May 11, 2022 | Blog
The North American beaver (Castor canadensis), the largest rodent in the country, is an interesting and sometimes elusive animal that plays a significant role in the wetland ecosystem. There are two species of beaver: the North American beaver, and the Eurasian...
by Marc Dumont | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog
How living things interact with their environment has always been important, but now peering through the lens of climate change and other concerns means that it is gaining in importance, according to the British Ecological Society. Experts note the tremendous...
by Marc Dumont | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog
The story of beaver and human interaction extends throughout Canadian history: from the near-extinction of the Castor canadensis for their warm pelts, to embracing them as a national icon. There is rarely ambivalence about the herbivorous mammal. The sentiment is...
