Motor City Meets Its New Furry Crew

Beavers were once wiped out in Detroit, but have made a comeback. Some beavers have been nicknamed "Eastside Beavers" and Reddit is having a field day with them.

Beavers Making a Comeback in Lower Peninsula

At one time, beavers were nearly eliminated from the entire Lower Peninsula of Michigan. In many areas of Lower Michigan, they were absent for 75 to 130 years. This decline was caused by extensive over-trapping during the fur trade, which continued for nearly 300 years.

Beavers began reappearing in urban areas of Lower Michigan, particularly along the Detroit and Rouge Rivers, around 2008. Since then, their populations have grown significantly in southeast Michigan, with sightings along the Detroit Riverfront, at Belle Isle, and on nearby college campuses.

Read More: Stunning Detroit River Eagle Video Goes Viral

Some beavers on Detroit’s east side have recently been creating a buzz among Reddit users.

Reddit Can't Get Enough of Eastside Beavers

A Reddit user in the r/Detroit subreddit shared a photo of a pair of beavers hard at work, captioning the post “Eastside Beavers.” The image and title quickly caught the attention of fellow Detroiters, who flooded the comments with playful jokes and witty remarks.

Eastside Beavers would be a great band name.

This Redditor shared a logo ..featuring a beaver holding a hockey stick, a design that would make a great team name and jersey.

“Eastside Beavers” used to mean something entirely different, hmm, it certainly makes you wonder what this Reddit user had in mind.

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