Unlike the colonies in Kent, Cornwall and (soon) North Norfolk, these Beavers have been around for years and started with a nucleus of five animals that were discovered in 2015. No-one knows where they came from, but blood tests revealed they were European Beavers (so not North American zoo escapes) and were disease and parasite free. Their continued existence was under threat for some time and the exact location of their lodges and dams were kept secret: Linda and I were lucky enough to be invited for a look some years back. They are absolutely charming creatures (but look at the female's teeth!) and a lot bigger than you expect. Right! Let's have a full release of Pine Martens in the Brecks and White-tailed Eagles on the Hickling estate now!
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