Beavers are incredibly adorable. They’re also extremely industrious. Some people even call them “nature’s engineers.” They are actually very important to our local ecosystems.

They help dry streams increase their flow by making sure that they store run-off when rain is abundant. They do this by burrowing into the banks of rivers and lakes. They use their teeth to bring down trees.

They then use these felled logs and branches along with mud to block streams or turn dry fields into ponds. About 600 beavers were employed by the U.S. government to prevent soil erosion in Oregon in the 1930s. But the best thing about beavers is how incredibly adorable their babies are.

Here Are 55 Baby Beavers That Are So Cute They Will Turn Your Heart To Mush: