Beavers are harmless and cute till they dam up a stream in the wrong place. Then a hundred people end up with flooded basements thanks to an overfed Guina Pig. I've heard it said that after man no other creature affects it's environment more and I believe it.
Tim Kelly wrote:and they are trying to reintroduce animals like wolves, bears and beavers to the UK; the first two are encountering opposition but not beavers, since everyone thinks they are "cute"; guess they ain't so cute after all!
I've never had to deal with wolves but bears are pretty laid back creatures. As long as they have room to roam and you don't back them into a corner they get along with people for the most part.