beavers
Coverage of beavers in the Nexus archive.
- Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure
Three beaver kits have been born in the Wyre Forest enclosure, as captured on camera. A family of six beavers was initially released in the area in 2024.
- Beavers stop station from flooding, ecologists say
A colony of beavers reintroduced to Ealing has helped prevent a station from flooding and supported thriving wildlife, according to ecologists.
- Leave it to the beavers: How the industrious mammals are helping to stop a London tube station from flooding
A family of beavers that arrived in London in 2023 is thriving in west London and preventing flooding by building dams. Their natural behavior is helping to stop a London tube station from flooding.
- As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
Britain is reintroducing beavers, extinct for about 400 years, to help mitigate flooding through their natural dam-building abilities. This initiative positions beavers as climate adaptation tools for communities facing increasingly severe flood events. The project represents a novel environmental solution combining wildlife restoration with climate resilience.
- As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
Britain is reintroducing beavers, extinct for approximately 400 years, to help mitigate flooding in communities. The reintroduction leverages beavers' natural dam-building abilities as a climate adaptation strategy. This represents a novel ecological solution to increasingly severe flooding events.
- Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time
A pair of beavers have been spotted in Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve near Ringwood for the first time. They were filmed swimming in the water. This is a significant sighting as it indicates the presence of beavers in the area.
- Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding
Reform UK council in Leicestershire supports releasing beavers to mitigate flooding, despite the party's internal divisions over rewilding policies. The decision highlights a local environmental initiative conflicting with broader party opposition to rewilding.
- Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release
Beavers are being reintroduced to the Forest of Dean in the UK, marking their return after centuries of local extinction. The area is preparing for potential beaver releases as part of conservation efforts.
- Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers
Dorset Wildlife Trust plans to reintroduce up to 50 wild beavers into rivers as part of a conservation effort. The initiative aims to restore semi-aquatic mammal populations in their natural habitats.
- Beavers return to county for first time in 400 years
Beavers, referred to as 'ecosystem engineers,' have returned to a county for the first time in 400 years after being released on the Southill Estate following two years of planning. This ecological event marks a significant milestone in wildlife restoration efforts.