Beaver dams support biodiversity but can hinder fish migration, highlighting the need for balanced conservation strategies.

A characteristic feature of beaver dams is wetlands created near a river as water is diverted. A wetlands area created by beaver activity is seen in this handout from the University of Connecticut.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Beaver dams function as traps which delay the distribution of pollutants, improving the quality of downstream water, new research led by the ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Brown trout can navigate beaver dams, although low water flows can delay their movement, particularly during dry spells exacerbated by climate change. High river ...

Brown trout can successfully navigate beaver dams in defiance of many people’s expectations, according to a study. The research monitored trout movements in two streams in northern Scotland ...