Wild beavers seen in England for first time in centuries

http://www.theguardian.com ^ | Thursday 27 February 2014 11.09 EST | Jessica Aldred

[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.

[chargers fan]

Could Primus be reached for comment?

[Abathar]

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...

[mabarker1]

I hate Beavers, they mess up My Duck Hunting. Let's go get 'em Boys.

[TexasCajun]

Beware of Beaver Fever!!

[Red Badger]

Those were immature beavers.................They change as they get older...................

[House Atreides]

“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.

[Red Badger]

Beavers make duck hunting easier................

[ArtDodger]

When the wild ones come to town, they probably gather in SOHO.

[Right Brother]

LOL. I would guess many here won’t understand your pic.

[cuban leaf]

There’s even a hilarious song about a beaver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYDfwUJzYQg

[Texicanus]

“Ward, you were pretty hard on the beaver last night”.

[PapaBear3625]

Maybe a Swallow carried them there?

A European or African swallow?

[smokingfrog]

Has Mel been drinking again?

[waterhill]

“Nice beaver.....”

[Liberty Valance]

[dfwgator]

Could Primus be reached for comment?

Winona?

[b4its2late]

Beavers are the best!

[Red Badger]

I was sure they would all be at Piccadilly.................

[DJ MacWoW]

Take FR To A Green Zone

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[Red Badger]

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