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One of the most fascinating concepts in ecology is the which shows how a single species can physically reshape an entire landscape.

Because elk weren't overgrazing those specific areas, willow and cottonwood trees began to shoot up. In some spots, trees quintupled in height in just a few years. Essentials of Ecology

With more trees came more birds and, crucially, beavers . Beavers built dams, which created habitats for otters, muskrats, ducks, and fish. One of the most fascinating concepts in ecology