They have sharp teeth and build dams across rivers. These are the things everyone knows about beavers. But now, scientists are trying to spread the word: beavers could help us in the battle against climate change. In this Vox video, producer Kim Mas finds out why these ecosystem engineers are so crucial for the environment.
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