Beavers: Patagonia invaders (2015)

Beavers: Patagonia invaders (2015) poster

In 1940 twenty Canadian Beavers were brought to 'Tierra del Fuego' island in southern Patagonia for commercial fur production. However, beavers having no natural predators, quickly spread throughout the island, causing massive destruction of trees threatening the entire Patagonian forests rivers and species. Why wildlife conservationist are convinced that 150.000 beavers must be killed? Why some of the most recognized specialist are convinced that an eradication is not possible? Meanwhile truism is capitalizing on the situation: a man dressed as a beaver passes out flyers promoting a famous sky resort: 'Cerro Castor' - Beaver Hill. Hunters claim for subsidies, scientists are researching, rangers do what they can and restaurants tray to offer beaver meat to tourist.

Director: Pablo Chehebar, Nicolas Iacouzzi
Genre: Documentary, History, Animation
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Alan Badan
Production: Metiche Films
Country: Argentina
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky

Keywords

beaver, patagonia, argentina, conservatism, wildlife, animal killing, environmental destruction, invasive species, enviromentalism, animal control, tierra del fuego, wild chef

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Pablo Chehebar, Nicolas Iacouzzi
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beavers: Patagonia invaders about?
In 1940 twenty Canadian Beavers were brought to 'Tierra del Fuego' island in southern Patagonia for commercial fur production. However, beavers having no natural predators, quickly spread throughout the island, causing massive destruction of trees threatening the entire Patagonian forests rivers and species. Why wildlife conservationist are convinced that 150.000 beavers must be killed? Why some of the most recognized specialist are convinced that an eradication is not possible? Meanwhile truism is capitalizing on the situation: a man dressed as a beaver passes out flyers promoting a famous sky resort: 'Cerro Castor' - Beaver Hill. Hunters claim for subsidies, scientists are researching, rangers do what they can and restaurants tray to offer beaver meat to tourist.
Who directed Beavers: Patagonia invaders?
Beavers: Patagonia invaders was directed by Pablo Chehebar, Nicolas Iacouzzi.
Who stars in Beavers: Patagonia invaders?
Beavers: Patagonia invaders stars Christopher anderson, Pablo kunzle, Marta Lizarralde, Claudio Bertonatti, Mariela Borgnia, Claudio Chehebar.
How long is Beavers: Patagonia invaders?
Beavers: Patagonia invaders has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Beavers: Patagonia invaders?
Beavers: Patagonia invaders is a Documentary, History, Animation film.
Where was Beavers: Patagonia invaders produced?
Beavers: Patagonia invaders was produced in Argentina.
What are the themes of Beavers: Patagonia invaders?
The themes of Beavers: Patagonia invaders include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky.