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🐾 In 1948, 76 beavers were parachuted into Idaho's Chamberlain Basin; only one died. The beavers thrived, improving the local environment and aiding water retention.
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In 1948, #Idaho started parachuting beavers into remote areas. The #beaverdrop is remembered as both ingenious and bizarre. The operation was successful: officials observed the beavers had made homes in the new areas. Parachuting was more cost-effective and safer than other methods of relocation.
