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.
(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...
“Maybe a Swallow carried them there?”
European Swallows? Damn it man, we need answers.
I was sure they would all be at Piccadilly.................
That’s where the birds are......
That’s OK. They can wonder about it. :)
News flash: Beavers spotted in Otter River.
Otters complain of gentrification.
APf
News flash: Beavers spotted in Otter River.
Otters complain of gentrification.
Of course! That's the road to ruin.............
I knew an old gent who flew B-17’s out of England during the war.
Judging from his old war stores, the place was literally overrun with wild beaver in the 1940’s.
...and they were - urrp! - delicious!
Regards,
Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!
It depends.
With the right beaver, you won’t give a damn about the ducks..................
The most amazing beaver experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr-0ulGgcHc
Beavers can walk on two legs! Who knew!...................
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