'Beaverland' author Leila Philip shares the wonders of this unusual rodent
Beavers are known as a "keystone species" contributing to biodiversity wherever they set up their habitats.
Today, Connecticut author and journalist Leila Philip joins us to talk about her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America."
We’ll also hear from one student working to map beaver habitats throughout Connecticut.
Have you seen beavers where you live?
Guests:
Leila Philip: Author of "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America"
Evan Zocco: PhD Student at UConn Natural Resources and the Environment
Akiebia Hicks: Wildlife Biologist with the Connecticut Department of…
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