Highland glen sees first wild-born beavers in 400 years
Summary
Beavers have been born in the wild at Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands for the first time in over 400 years. These new baby beavers, called kits, appeared after several adult beavers were released in the area as part of a conservation project.Key Facts
- At least two beaver kits were born at Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in Glen Affric.
- Seven beavers were released in October and a family of four in February.
- Beavers disappeared from Scotland over 400 years ago.
- Beavers were first reintroduced to Scotland in 2009.
- The project involves Trees for Life and Forestry and Land Scotland, managing Glen Affric.
- The released beavers were moved under license from farmland in Tayside.
- The beaver kits likely hatched in May or June and recently emerged from their lodge.
- This reintroduction follows the Scottish government's National Beaver Strategy aimed at restoring beavers responsibly.
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