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Beaver

The Rich History of Beaver Dams

Beaver

The Rich History of Beaver Dams

Brody Henderson
Brody Henderson Jan 27, 2017
Beavers have been an important source of fur and food for thousands of years in North America. They were highly valued by Native Americans, colonial trappers and American mountain men. Even as demand for their fur has plummeted in modern times, beavers have continued shaping the landscape throughout...
Brody Henderson Jan 27, 2017
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