Beavers Construct a Dam in Two Nights, Saving Czech Government 30 Million Crowns
(Prague, 6th) – In the Brdy region of the Czech Republic, a large nature reserve has been the subject of a government proposal to build a small dam since 2018, aimed at improving the local ecosystem. However, after seven years of bureaucratic delays, a group of beavers unexpectedly completed the dam themselves in just two nights—eliminating the need for the project and saving the Czech government an estimated 30 million Czech crowns (around 5.48 million Malaysian ringgit).
According to Czech Radio, the Brdy nature reserve was once a military base before being designated for environmental conservation. However, disputes over administrative boundaries have resulted in shared jurisdiction between the Czech Ministry of Defense and the Vltava River Management Authority, complicating development efforts.
The dam construction project, originally proposed by the Czech government in 2018, faced significant delays due to ongoing negotiations between various administrative bodies. Despite the project's estimated 30 million crown budget, no progress had been made for years.
Recently, Brdy’s Environmental Protection Minister, Fischer, confirmed that while government officials were still in the planning phase, the beavers had already built the dam—completely free of charge—saving taxpayers millions.
Zoologist Vejrek commended the beavers for their efficiency, remarking, "Government agencies simply can’t keep up!" He explained that beavers can finish a dam in as little as one to two nights, whereas even with full commitment, human construction would take at least a week.
Oldřich Oborný, head of the Czech Nature Conservation Agency’s Central Bohemia Office, also praised the beavers' precision, pointing out that they instinctively identify the most suitable location for dam construction—often more accurately than human planners relying on theoretical models.
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