Back in 1948, Idaho officials came up with one of the most unusual wildlife relocation plans ever — parachuting 76 beavers into the backcountry. It sounds like something straight out of a cartoon or the mind of an overzealous environmentalist, but surprisingly, it worked. This video by Mossy Earth takes a closer look at the bizarre brilliance behind “Operation Beaver Drop,” exploring what led to the idea, the reasoning behind it, and how it became one of the most unforgettable conservation stories in history. Credit goes to Idaho Fish and Game and their original “Fur for the Future” documentary for the unbelievable footage that inspired it all.
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:40 History of USA beavers
- 1:00 The problems
- 2:15 The solution (and Geronimo)
- 3:15 How it went
- 4:00 How things are done today
- 4:16 Summary
- 4:40 Outro
