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Beavers Threaten Dutch Dykes, Flooding Concerns Rise
9/1/2025
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Story summary
- Beavers reintroduced to the Netherlands in 1988 are causing flooding concerns through extensive tunneling.
- More than 7,000 beavers are reportedly damaging dykes that protect low-lying areas from flooding.
- Experts warn that tunnels, some reaching 17 meters, threaten the integrity of the country's dyke systems.
