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This Fish Could Tank an Economy. Plus, Hollywood Beavers
The invasive lamprey fish once ran wild in the Great Lakes, eating into a bustling fishing industry. The federal program that got it under control is at risk of being cut. Journalist Katie Thornton talks about why us city slickers should care. Plus, when Pixar started making a movie about beavers, they called up beaver expert Emily Fairfax. By the end of the episode, you’ll be a beaver stan, too.
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Meet the UMN beaver expert with a ‘Hoppers’ character…
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