Are beavers a nuisance or a necessity? Here’s why Colorado wildlife officials are wading into the debate.

Are beavers a nuisance or a necessity? Here’s why Colorado wildlife officials are wading into the debate.

Posted on By Nancy Lofholm
Colorado Sun

​You think the fight over wolves has been fierce? Let’s talk for a minute about declaring beavers a “keystone” species in Colorado. 

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