Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in 500 years

Two beaver kits born at a Norfolk nature reserve mark the first natural breeding of the species in England in over five centuries, following the unexpected arrival of two adults at the site in December.

First covered Aug 23, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in 500 years — Image via theguardian.com

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34d Guardian Environment Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years — Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-24 (#17)

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