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Fake Beaver Dams Built by Humans Are Saving Real Streams!

Photo: Ryan Wallace / Unsplash
Scientists are copying beavers by building dams in struggling streams to help them become healthy again. These human-made dams slow down the water and create pools where fish and plants can thrive, just like real beaver dams do. The coolest part? They're hoping actual beavers will see the dams and decide to move in and help out too!
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Science News for Students
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