Photos from space show 11,000 beavers are wreaking havoc on the Alaskan tundra as savagely as wildfi [View all]
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Photos from space show 11,000 beavers are wreaking havoc on the Alaskan tundra as savagely as wildfire
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Tue, January 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST·6 min read
Beavers are taking over the Alaskan tundra, completely transforming its waterways, and accelerating climate change in the Arctic.
The changes are so sudden and drastic that they're clearly visible from space.
As the Arctic tundra warms, woody plants are growing along its rivers and streams, creating perfect habitats for beavers.
As the furry rodents move into these waterways, they make themselves at home by doing what they do best: chewing and carrying wood to build dams, and clogging rapid rivers and streams to make lush ponds.
What was once a thin line of water cutting across the tundra has become a train of bulbous beaver ponds:
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