Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
By building dams and creating wetlands, they help filter pollution, create wildlife habitats, and even protect against wildfires.
Ecohydrologist Emily Fairfax studies how beavers reshape entire ecosystems. Plus, she was a science consultant on Pixar’s “Hoppers”, helping bring them to the big screen.
Emily sat down with Science Friday to talk about how we can coexist with beavers, plus she shared some fun beaver facts and what it was like working on “Hoppers.”
Listen to the full episode now on our YouTube channel.
By building dams and creating wetlands, they help filter pollution, create wildlife habitats, and even protect against wildfires.
Ecohydrologist Emily Fairfax studies how beavers reshape entire ecosystems. Plus, she was a science consultant on Pixar’s “Hoppers”, helping bring them to the big screen.
Emily sat down with Science Friday to talk about how we can coexist with beavers, plus she shared some fun beaver facts and what it was like working on “Hoppers.”
Listen to the full episode now on our YouTube channel.
