Beavers have made a comeback in Britain, but not everyone is happy | Mammals
REuropean beaver release, castor fiberBoth managed and informal means this aquatic mammal has once again become part of the British landscape, 400 years after being wiped out by human hunting. The public is generally enthusiastic, and environmentalists say many forms of river life are benefiting as a result. Retaining water in the landscape can reduce […]
Beavers transform Devon’s River Otter – but their return across England and Wales has stalled | Wildlife
ohOn a winding country road in a secret location in East Devon, just metres from the side of the road, an inconspicuous pile of logs, twigs, sticks and leaves sits piled high above the fast-flowing River Otter. Passersby would likely not notice this untidy mound, but a closer look reveals a highly deliberate construction of […]