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195032 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(21 ratings)• TMDB

Animals Wildlife Conservation

Beaver Valley

195032 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(21 ratings)• TMDB

A young male beaver in North America faces threats from predators, river otters, and the harsh winter while protecting his new family.

Animals Wildlife Conservation

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A young male beaver in North America faces threats from predators, river otters, and the harsh winter while protecting his new family.

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James Algar

James Algardirector

Lawrence Edward Watkinwriter

Ted Searswriter

Winston Hibler

Winston Hiblercast

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A young male beaver faces the challenges of family life in the wilderness of North America. As he builds a dam and nurtures his new family, he must protect them from various threats, including hungry predators and playful river otters. The impending arrival of winter adds urgency to his efforts, highlighting the beaver's role in the ecosystem and the survival strategies necessary for life in the wild. "Beaver Valley," produced by Walt Disney in 1950, showcases the intricate dynamics of nature.

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