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The beavers are back (Swiss Stories 2021, by Severin Bigler) - Swiss Press Award

Ein Biber frisst bei Nacht am Leutschenbach in der Stadt Zürich, 14. März 2020
Ein Biber frisst bei Nacht am Leutschenbach in der Stadt Zürich, 14. März 2020
Photo / Swiss Stories
2021

The beavers are back

Severin Bigler

A report for GEO Switzerland on the return of beavers: They fell trees, build dams, create new habitats for frogs and dragonflies – and have long been considered useful helpers in nature conservation. Why aren't these once almost extinct rodents welcome everywhere?

GEO Schauplatz Schweiz

Photo / Swiss Stories
2021

Severin Bigler

A report for GEO Switzerland on the return of beavers: They fell trees, build dams, create new habitats for frogs and dragonflies – and have long been considered useful helpers in nature conservation. Why aren't these once almost extinct rodents welcome everywhere?

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