The insect hunger games: life in beaver ponds with Dr Alan Law
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We’re kicking off Series 8 by championing the underbug with Dr Alan Law, lecturer in nature-based solutions at the University of Stirling 🪲
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An expert in aquatic invertebrates and freshwater ecology in beaver habitats, Alan helps us explore the influence beavers have on these small yet mighty creatures and brings his own brilliant beaver fact to the fact-off. The question is, does it take the win?
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In this episode, we explore:
🪲 Why these often overlooked creatures underpin a complex web of life.
🪲 The insect “football team”: how functional groups like shredders and collectors are like having distinct yet important players in a cohesive team.
🪲 How beaver-dug canals create distinct hotspots for predatory aquatic invertebrates.
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The Lodge Cast is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Emily Bowen, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion and mixed by Mark Skinner for Beaver Trust.
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