The Revenge of the Reintroduced: A Biodiversity Bounce-Back?

Within the next three years, the unexpectedly successful reintroduction of the European beaver to select UK river systems will trigger a hilarious media frenzy, as the furry engineers inadvertently solve several human-made drainage problems, leading to a surprising surge in public support for large-scale ecological restoration projects. This “beaver-boom” will inadvertently inspire similar, albeit less chaotic, rewilding initiatives across the globe, ultimately boosting biodiversity in unexpected and delightful ways.