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Destructive Beaver Relocated To Wildlife Area Near Divide

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated a beaver after the animal was causing damage in Colorado Springs.

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(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

The beaver is making Dome Rock State Wildlife Area near Divide his new home.

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(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Beavers are North America's largest rodents and play an important role in creating and restoring wetlands. That helps improve the habitat for a large number of species.

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(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
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