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Wild beavers seen in England for first time in centuries
http://www.theguardian.com ^
| Thursday 27 February 2014 11.09 EST
| Jessica Aldred
Posted on 02/28/2014 6:24:50 AM PST by Red Badger
Footage of a family of beavers filmed in a Devon river is believed to be the first sighting of its kind in up to 500 years
A family of wild beavers has been seen in the England countryside in what is believed to be the first sighting of its kind in up to 500 years.
Three European beavers (Castor fiber), believed to be adults, have been filmed together on the River Otter in east Devon and can be seen gnawing at the base of trees, grooming themselves and playing together.
Experts said the sighting was "highly significant" as it strongly suggested a small breeding population of beavers now existed outside captivity.
European beavers were once widespread in the UK but were hunted to extinction by the 16th century in England and Wales for their fur, medicinal value and meat.
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TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: animal; beaver; outdoors
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To: Red Badger
Could Primus be reached for comment?
To: Red Badger
I bet we could be in the middle of a Revolution with a crashing stock market and invasion from three fronts and STILL a post with the word “beaver” in it will dominate the reply numbers...
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02/28/2014 6:42:25 AM PST
by
Abathar
(Proudly posting without reading the article carefully since 2004)
To: Red Badger
I hate Beavers, they mess up My Duck Hunting. Let's go get 'em Boys.
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02/28/2014 6:42:50 AM PST
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mabarker1
(Please, Somebody Impeach the kenyan!!!!)
To: Mich Patriot
Beware of Beaver Fever!!
To: ops33
Those were immature beavers.................They change as they get older...................
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posted on
02/28/2014 6:43:22 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(LIberal is an oxymoron......................)
To: Abathar
“fleen at the sight of run?”
I think you need another cup of Spice coffee this morning Atreides...
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Quite true...the thought of wild beavers frequently causes me to lose focus.
To: mabarker1
Beavers make duck hunting easier................
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posted on
02/28/2014 6:44:04 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(LIberal is an oxymoron......................)
To: Red Badger
When the wild ones come to town, they probably gather in SOHO.
To: SolidRedState
LOL. I would guess many here won’t understand your pic.
To: Red Badger
To: TexasCajun
“Ward, you were pretty hard on the beaver last night”.
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02/28/2014 6:47:03 AM PST
by
Texicanus
(Texas, it's a whole 'nother country.)
To: massgopguy
Maybe a Swallow carried them there? A European or African swallow?
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02/28/2014 6:51:53 AM PST
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PapaBear3625
(You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
To: Red Badger
Has Mel been drinking again?
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02/28/2014 6:54:34 AM PST
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smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: Right Brother
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02/28/2014 6:54:56 AM PST
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waterhill
(I Shall Remain, in spite of __________.)
To: Right Brother
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02/28/2014 6:57:54 AM PST
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: chargers fan
Could Primus be reached for comment? Winona?
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02/28/2014 6:58:24 AM PST
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dfwgator
To: Red Badger
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02/28/2014 7:01:31 AM PST
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b4its2late
(A Progressive is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
To: ArtDodger
I was sure they would all be at Piccadilly.................
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02/28/2014 7:02:22 AM PST
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Red Badger
(LIberal is an oxymoron......................)
To: FReepers
Take FR To A Green Zone
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02/28/2014 7:02:47 AM PST
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DJ MacWoW
(The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
To: Right Brother
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02/28/2014 7:03:17 AM PST
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Red Badger
(LIberal is an oxymoron......................)
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