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

24 Aug 2026 · Originally published 24 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Two beaver kits have been born at the Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham, marking the first wild birth of the species in Norfolk since the 16th century. The parents arrived at the reserve unexpectedly last December, and their successful breeding suggests a growing foothold for the animals in the English countryside.
Source: The Guardian UK Norfolk
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