Alan Gofinski
👤 Speaker
390
total appearances
Appearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Radiolab
The Builders
Because you've maybe heard of a little-known pop star named Justin Bieber?
Radiolab
The Builders
Well, they held a naming contest and... And the second beaver was named Justin Beaver.
Radiolab
The Builders
Jose and Justin lived together for years, munching on wood, swimming with their eyes, peeking out of the water, and slowly but surely increasing the biodiversity of the river and the forest around it.
Radiolab
The Builders
And as time has ticked on, the river has only grown healthier, welcoming back snapping turtles and sunfish, and even, as was spotted in 2023...
Radiolab
The Builders
I can, I mean, imagine if like everywhere you walked, you just sprouted flowers and life followed you.
Radiolab
The Builders
Like once a dam goes in, is it years before you start seeing this greening effect?