Idaho once dropped 76 beavers from airplanes--on purpose
In the early 1900s, beavers had almost completely disappeared from the United States due to hunting and trapping. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Beavers might rival even the most hardworking corporate employee in productivity and hustle, but they're not quite cut out for business travel--especially the airborne kind. Nevertheless, in 1948, 76 industrious beavers were subjected to a once-in-a-lifetime "work trip" to Idaho's remote Chamberlain Basin--via parachute. The event, which was captured in a now-viral video, has become celebrated as a quirky example of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. After all, who can resist a flying beaver?
Jan-6-2026, 14:00:00 GMT
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