Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence
Summary
A wild beaver has been spotted in Wales, marking a significant sight since these animals disappeared from Britain approximately 400 years ago after being hunted to extinction. Managed to make a comeback in recent years, this sighting in the River Dyfi sparked excitement as it suggests the possible return of beavers in the area.Key Facts
- The beaver was spotted on the River Dyfi in Wales.
- This sighting is deemed significant, as beavers were hunted to extinction, last seen in Britain approximately 400 years ago.
- Beavers have begun to reappear in the last two decades.
- Wales has four managed environments that house beavers and an unknown number of beaver populations in the wild.
- It is an offence in Wales to release beavers into open rivers without a license.
- People report sightings of beavers in the same part of River Dyfi in recent years.
- The origin of these sighted beavers remains unknown.
- One or two beaver families could be living in that region, but it is not fully confirmed.
- The Welsh government considered creating laws to protect beavers last year.
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