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First baby beavers born in Scotland in over 400 years
The births confirm the reintroduction is working, with beavers now breeding after releases of 11 animals under a project begun in 2022.
- The first baby beavers born in Scotland in over 400 years have emerged at Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, marking a major wildlife restoration milestone.
- Forestry and Land Scotland and the charity Trees for Life launched the reintroduction initiative in 2022, relocating 11 Eurasian beavers from Tayside to restore the species after centuries of absence.
- Beaver management officer Tobias Leask filmed the kits from a canoe, capturing "historic" wildlife images that symbolize ecological recovery. The young animals create wetlands improving water quality and building climate resilience.
- Almost 30 local volunteers joined a monitoring group to track beaver activity, enabling community engagement while Glen Affric partners address any localized issues the animals might create.
- Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer, head of restoration at Beaver Trust, confirmed the kits indicate a "healthy, breeding population." The project delivers the Scottish Government's National Beaver Strategy, advancing responsible beaver restoration across Scotland.
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First Beaver Kits Born in Glen Affric After 400 Years
The first beaver kits in 400 years have been born in Glen Affric, marking a historic milestone in the restoration of one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes. The arrival of at least two healthy kits at Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin comes less than a year after beavers were reintroduced to Glen Affric National Nature Reserve by Trees for Life and Forestry and Land Scotland. Wildlife cameras have captured the young beavers, including one playing alongs…
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