Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Summary
Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk, England, for the first time in over 500 years. Two wild beavers that arrived at Pensthorpe nature reserve built a lodge on the River Wensum and successfully raised offspring.Key Facts
- The newborn beaver kits are about three months old.
- The adult beavers first appeared at Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December.
- Beavers had been extinct in Norfolk since the early 1500s.
- The origin of the beavers is unclear; some believe they were released illegally.
- The kits are learning natural behaviors such as diving and making warning sounds by slapping their tails on water.
- The nature reserve plans to seek government permission to introduce more beavers to expand genetic diversity.
- Farmers have mixed feelings about beavers because of possible flooding risks, though some see benefits for water management.
- The family of beavers may help restore the species and improve water conservation in the region.
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