Beavers Saving London From Floods

London’s flooding woes just got a furry, nature-powered fix: a family of beavers, relocated from Scotland in 2023, are building dams that’ve kept Greenford Tube station dry for two and a half years. Part of a bold “rewilding” movement, these beavers—led by a hefty female named Willow—are not just preventing floods, but boosting biodiversity, attracting birds and insects, and even drawing crowds on “beaver safaris.” With an urban beaver officer overseeing coexistence, and the mayor’s office investing millions in green spaces, the city is proving nature can solve human problems. New laws now allow controlled beaver releases, with conservationists aiming for 100 more this year—showing how even a megacity can share space with nature’s most industrious engineers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bdf2839fb9a4ffe