Historical Events tagged with "chamberlain basin"

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Beavers Relocated by Parachute in Idaho

August 14th, 1948 76 years ago

An innovative program by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game saw beavers relocated from Northwestern Idaho to Central Idaho using a unique method of air transport. Beavers were loaded onto an airplane and parachuted into the Chamberlain Basin, aiming to repopulate areas where these animals were absent. This unusual relocation effort showcase efforts made toward wildlife management and conservation during that era.

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