Beaver Ecology and Impact Assessment

CNN 10 provides an update on its summer programming and introduces a segment on beavers in England. The video discusses the historical impact of beaver hunting, their role as ecosystem engineers, and their potential to mitigate climate and biodiversity crises. The Devon Wildlife Trust's efforts in reintroducing beavers to the wild are highlighted, along with the positive effects on the River Otter Basin. Challenges such as beaver size and impact on farmland are addressed, but the overall benefits to ecosystems and society are emphasized. The video concludes with a call to action for conservation efforts.

What is the main purpose of CNN 10's summer schedule?

• To focus on wildlife documentaries

• To provide daily 10-minute shows

• To post clips Monday through Friday

• To resume regular programming in September

Why were beavers nearly wiped out in England?

• Because of water pollution

• Because of climate change

• For their pelts and fur

• Due to habitat destruction

What role do beavers play in the ecosystem?

• They are scavengers

• They are pollinators

• They are ecosystem engineers

• They are predators

How do beaver dams help in flood management?

• By slowing water flow and reducing floods

• By diverting rivers

• By reducing water levels

• By increasing water flow

What was the outcome of the beaver reintroduction trial in Devon?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to increased flooding

• It showed profound changes in the landscape

• It caused a decrease in biodiversity

What is a Beaver Lodge?

• The home of beavers

• A type of dam

• A beaver's nesting area

• A beaver's food storage

What challenges do beavers pose to local communities?

• They increase the risk of wildfires

• They spread diseases

• They cause air pollution

• They can waterlog farmland and eat orchard trees

How have beaver populations changed in Europe since the 1920s?

• They have become extinct

• They have decreased significantly

• They have increased to over a million

• They have remained stable

What is the main benefit of beavers to ecosystems?

• They increase air quality

• They enhance biodiversity and regulate water flow

• They reduce soil erosion

• They provide food for predators

What is the hashtag used to share efforts in preserving the planet?

• #CallToEarth

• #EarthFirst

• #SaveThePlanet

• #PlanetPreservation