Bonus Beasts: Beavers and the Chronicles of Narnia

This week we dive into Beavers, via Mr and Mrs Beaver from The Chronicles of Narnia.I’m joined by Sean McCormack, vet, sometime TV personality and project lead at the Ealing Beaver Project. Together we unpack the things C.S. Lewis got gloriously right and a few of the things he got very wrong (Sean’s incensed by the inclusion of beavers frying fish!).We explore common misconceptions about beavers, from the myth that they decimate fish populations to the realities of rewilding in urban environments. We also talk practical coexistence, including how to gently manipulate irresponsible dog owners into keeping dogs on leads when beavers are present.Ultimately, I'm adamant that the Beavers may just be the truest symbol of domesticity, resistance, and hope in the Narnia novels, forget the flashy heroes, and fall in love with these eco engineers.A thoughtful, funny episode about literature, ecology, and why beavers might be the quiet success story we all need right now.Find out more about the Ealing Beaver Project here: https://theealingbeaverproject.com