Be introduced to a world where a busy beaver reshapes rivers, valleys, and even farming lands. This edition draws from a classic natural history of beaver life, showing how these engineers create ponds, canals, and safe roads through the landscape.
Through vivid descriptions of beaver homes, lodges, tunnels, and the networks they build, you’ll see the practical side of their architecture — how dams control water flow, protect shorelines, and store food for winter. The book also explores what beaver behavior reveals about adaptation, seasons, and the balance between wildlife and human land use.
Ideal for nature lovers, outdoor readers, and anyone curious about the wild world that surrounds us.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is the culmination of twenty-seven years of dedicated research into the lives of beavers. The author, an avid observer of nature, has journeyed across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Alaska, meticulously documenting every aspect of the beaver's existence. Through years of observation, the author has gained a deep understanding of these remarkable creatures, their social structures, their habits, and their impact on the environment. The book delves into the beaver's industrious nature, exploring their complex engineering feats, their intricate social interactions, and their role in shaping the landscapes they inhabit. The book provides a fascinating look into the world of beavers, exploring their practical skills, their unique adaptations, and their enduring significance in the history of North America. Beyond simple descriptions, the author offers a glimpse into the beaver's place within a larger web of ecological interconnectedness, highlighting their contributions to the environment, their relationship with other animals, and their influence on the history of human settlement. The book offers a captivating and insightful account of a creature often overlooked, revealing the beaver's complex intelligence, enduring resilience, and the important role they play in the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333140632_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333140632
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333140632
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)