44 min listen
How the successful return of beavers to UK rivers is a positive argument for rewilding
FromInstant Genius
How the successful return of beavers to UK rivers is a positive argument for rewilding
FromInstant Genius
ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Around a decade ago, beavers were spotted in the rivers of southwest England for the first time in 400 years. But exactly what impact have they made on the waterways they live in during this time?
In this episode we speak to Prof Richard Brazier, a researcher based at the University of Exeter and co-director of the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste.
He tells us what he and his team have learned from studying these charismatic and often misunderstood animals over the last ten years, and how they provide a compelling argument for the reintroduction of other species.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode we speak to Prof Richard Brazier, a researcher based at the University of Exeter and co-director of the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste.
He tells us what he and his team have learned from studying these charismatic and often misunderstood animals over the last ten years, and how they provide a compelling argument for the reintroduction of other species.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Mike Garrett: Is there anybody out there?: There are 100 billion stars in our Galaxy – surely we can’t be the only intelligent lifeform out there? In this week’s Science Focus Podcast we speak to Mike Garrett, the Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, about the search for extraterre... by Instant Genius