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Beavers are booming in some parts of the Arctic — and speeding up changes to the tundra

“Beaver-driven engineering” is moving north, altering Arctic ecosystems — and probably accelerating climate change.

By Yereth Rosen May 1, 2020
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As the Arctic warms and woody shrubs take root in what was once open tundra, animals more common to the boreal forest are taking advantage of the transformation.

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