The first baby beavers have been born in Scotland in more than 400 years. At least two beaver kits have been born in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in Glen Affric, as part of a successful reintroduction project.
Reintroduction Project
The joint project was carried out by rewilding charity Trees for Life and government agency Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). Tobias Leask, beaver management officer for Trees for Life, was able to film the kits from a canoe.
The births follow the release of a first family of five beavers and a beaver pair at two sites on the loch in Glen Affric National Nature Reserve last October, and the release of a further family of four beavers in February.
Beavers create wetlands that benefit other wildlife, purify water and reduce flooding. The animals can bring economic benefits to communities through eco-tourism.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
