Beavers return to Northamptonshire for first time in 400 years

Beavers return to Northamptonshire for first time in 400 years

A family of eight is released into an enclosure in Rushden.

Beavers return to Northamptonshire after 400 years - Beaver Trust

After months of careful planning and preparation, a family of eight beavers have been released at the Nene Wetlands in Northamptonshire. They are now exploring their new home at Delta Pit lake next door to the popular Rushden Lakes shopping centre. The family were translocated and released by experts at Beaver Trust following their health screening at Five Sisters Zoo in Scotland, alongside the Beds, Cambs and Northants Wildlife Trust team who h…

Beavers released at Nene Wetlands by Rushden Lakes are first in Northamptonshire for 400 years

Beavers have made a welcome return to Northamptonshire for the first time in 400 years.