beavers

During an intense heat wave, humans have a number of tools to stay cool, such as air conditioning, swimming pools, and ice cream. Wild animals, meanwhile, have beavers.
Yes, beavers. These web-footed, fat-tailed amphibious rodents help countless other critters survive a heat wave. They not only drench certain landscapes in cold water but also help cool the air. They even make forests and grasslands less likely to burn.
This is especially important right now. An oppressive heat wave is roasting parts of the US, Europe, and Asia, putting both humans and wildlife at risk. The globe saw its hottest days on record earlier this month. Temperatures in parts of California could reach 120 degrees F

In 2014, beavers were discovered living wild in east Devon. The origin of the population is unknown, though is presumably the result of an escape or unsanctioned deliberate release.
In July 2014, Defra announced its intention to catch and remove the wild beavers, rehoming them in captivity. Devon Wildlife Trust spent much of 2014 developing an alternative proposal: England's first ever wild beaver trial.

Oregon State will face Washington for the 309th time on Thursday, in a series that dates back to 1904 ... The Dec. 1 meeting will be the earliest the Beavers and Huskies have every played in a season. The earliest previous meeting came on Dec. 3, 1965 ... Three Beaver freshmen scored in double-figures Friday vs. Florida, as Jordan Pope, Tyler Bilodeau and Michael Rataj all went over 10 points. It marked the first time the Beavers have had three freshmen in double-figures since JaQuori McLaughlin, Ben Kone and Kendal Manuel did so vs. USC on Feb. 9, 2017 ... Pope, Bilodeau and Rataj are all amongst the top-12 freshmen in the Pac-12 in points per game ... The Beavers battled Duke to the wire