Balanced News: First Baby Beaver in 160 Years Seen in Bay Area Trail Camera Excites Scientists with Possiblity of Recovery

A baby beaver has been spotted in the Bay Area near Palo Alto, marking the first known sighting of breeding beavers in the area in 160 years. The baby beaver was captured on a trail camera, and experts believe it is the offspring of a pair of beavers that were reintroduced to a nearby creek. Beavers are known to positively impact their environments by building dams, creating habitat for various species, and preventing drought. The sighting has excited scientists and highlights the potential for the recovery of the beaver population in the Bay Area.