Description

Beavers are amazing animals. Not only are they known for being a keystone species, but they are also considered nature’s greatest ecological engineers. From the mountains to the Bosque, beavers are making their presence known. Find out why they are so good for the landscape as we take a tour into the world of beavers.

Daryl Ratajczak is a wildlife biologist working for the Bureau of Land Management. He obtained his degree in wildlife management and managed a black bear rehab, research, and education facility located outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He worked for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and served as the big game program coordinator, managing the state’s deer, bear, and elk programs, eventually becoming the chief of Wildlife and Forestry.