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Gophers: The Unexpected Eco-Heroes

Who knew gophers could save a volcano? After Mount St. Helens erupted, scientists dropped these so-called 'pests' onto the barren land. Fast forward 40 years, and those little diggers helped bring back 40,000 plants! Turns out, their digging mixed up the soil, letting fungi and bacteria work their magic. The areas with gophers are now even more alive than some old forests. Sometimes, nature’s troublemakers are actually the MVPs! #Science #NatureIsWild #MountStHelens