Yellowstone is changing. While many recognize this landscape for its towering peaks and thermal wonders, the true lifeblood of the region is moving beneath the surface. For centuries, the rivers and streams of the American West were maintained by a master architect that was nearly hunted to extinction. Today, the balance of the entire ecosystem rests on the shoulders of the beaver. This documentary, hosted by Dennis Quaid, follows the journey of a beaver family as they engineer survival in a world of plunging temperatures and dwindling water. By mimicking these natural engineers, conservationists are finding ways to combat drought and restore the vibrant, verdant valleys that Lewis and Clark witnessed over two centuries ago.
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When my brother and I were 10 or 11, 65 years ago, my Grandparents had a Beaver pond down in back of there place. It was a magical place.
Beaver's are amazing
I have never seen such breathtaking photos of Yellowstone!! Very well done Dennis Quaid!!
We have to stop thinking of ourselves as owners of this planet. We are not owners; we are a part of it. If we screw it up, we screw ourselves.
I always give a 👍for beavers!🤣 I have to say beavers and otters are very cool and cute. That said they are wild and can be a handful if you mess with them, just like most wild animals. Incredible camera work!
Great document. Thank you.
Dream abode that little cabin in the beginning.
Wonderfully informative video. Thanks
Excellent video Thanks
This reminds me of Wild Kingdom. ❤
This was amazing, thank you for doing this video! People need to know the importance and absolute necessity of Keystone Species to our existence and environment.
Thank you for sharing this video🦫
In the early 1800's, North American beavers were almost hunted to extinction by the fur trade. (In the UK, their beavers were actually hunted to extinction in the 1500's.)
Thankyou for this teaching tool for the miraculous Beavers and can implement more colonies here in eastern sierras of Calif and all over the world 🌷💎🙏
i grew up watching Dennis Quaid movies. To see him this old hits hard. Then to realize that i have also become old, just hits harder......
I love beavers! Not only are they so cute, and caring, and intelligent, they are so necessary for the ecosystem.
So cool 😎 ... and your use to live out here in Yellowstone, knowing it full well! Amazing!!
Wonderful - so inspiring - we have to save our planet - our world.
THIS HAPPENED IN ALASKA TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are very fortunate to live on an island. Our property is on a lake with a large beaver lodge. We see them sometimes on our shoreline and it always excites us. They are truly remarkable creatures.