Episode 122: Welcome to Beaverland

HumaNature by Wyoming Public Media

Dec 18, 202423:45Sports & Recreation

Author Leila Philip discusses her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America" on this week's episode. Learn how this under-appreciated creature played a pivotal role in the creation of the United States and coul...

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