
Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release
Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.
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Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.

Farmers in Hessen, Germany, are facing significant challenges due to the return of beavers, which are causing damage to agricultural land. The state government has promised aid, but farmers remain skeptical about its sufficiency.

Engineers are studying beaver dams as a nature-based solution to prevent flooding in rural areas, a method being considered by the European Union.

A Slovenian article questions the persecution of beavers, highlighting their potential to provide cost-effective solutions to climate challenges and save millions.

Ministers in the UK have committed £90 million to conservation efforts aimed at saving endangered species such as birds, beavers, and beetles, following a significant decline in wildlife populations since 1970.

An expert reflects on the unexpected resilience and changes in wildlife observed in Chernobyl, three decades after the reactor explosion, noting the presence of animals like beavers near the nuclear plant.

One year after their reintroduction, beavers in Dorset are enriching habitats by building dams and contributing to the return of biodiversity, with potential for kits this summer.
The Bemidji State softball team began conference play with a pair of relocated home series, suffering sweeps against both Augustana and Wayne State, who hosted the games instead.
A new Swiss study has found that beavers play a crucial role in promoting biodiversity within ecosystems. The research emphasizes the positive impact these animals have on their environment.

Four pairs of beavers were released into the Par and Fowey river catchment in February as part of an environmental reintroduction program aimed at changing the local landscape.


Jon Beavers has joined the cast of NBC’s drama pilot that hails from Dean Georgaris and John Fox, Variety has confirmed. In addition, Jennifer Morrison has come onboard to direct.

A family of beavers has been relocated from Scotland to a river in Lincolnshire as part of a project aimed at enhancing local biodiversity and creating new wetlands.

A Finnish hunter, Veli Heikkinen, has shot over 40 Canadian beavers, an invasive species in Finland, as part of spring hunting efforts in Suomussalmi. The species is unlikely to be eradicated from the country.

Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.

Beavers, described as "ecosystem engineers," have been reintroduced to the Southill Estate in an English county, marking their return after an absence of 400 years following two years of careful planning.

Four Eurasian beavers reintroduced to the wild in England a year ago are thriving, with a National Trust officer describing their effect on the ecosystem as astonishing. This marks their return after being hunted to extinction 400 years ago.

Fishermen in the Klatovy region of the Czech Republic are grappling with problems caused by cormorants and beavers affecting their ponds. They are harvesting smaller ponds to relocate fish and plan to change their strategy for the future.

New research indicates that beavers, acting as natural engineers, can significantly help river landscapes store more carbon for decades, contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
Beavers, known for building lodges and dams that create wetlands, are increasingly recognized as valuable allies in the fight against climate change, as their constructions benefit not only themselves but also help humans.

New research highlights how beaver-created dams and ponds can transform riverbeds into significant annual carbon sinks, absorbing more carbon than they emit.

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Rangers in Northumberland reported catching a beaver twice in a monitoring trap, confirming the well-being of the beavers in the area after checks.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jon Beavers (Paradise, One Battle After Another) has been set to star opposite Emily Deschanel in the untitled one-hour written by Dean Georgaris and John Fox. The project is inspired by the work of expert profiler and author Dr. Ann Burgess, subject of the 2024 Hulu docuseries Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer. It follows Professor Georgia […]

The Labour government in England plans to reintroduce white-tailed eagles, pine martens, and beavers across the country before the May elections, as part of an effort to generate positive nature news and counter the Green Party's electoral threat.

Employees of SALROM are blaming beavers for the disaster at the Praid Salt Mine, a claim that a minister has criticized as an example of failing to take responsibility for the consequences.
Two individuals, identified as 'Beavers' and reportedly on their way to a wrestling match, assaulted a woman in Grand Yoff before being apprehended.

A Slovenian article questions the persecution of beavers, highlighting their significant economic and environmental benefits in addressing climate challenges. It argues that cost-effective natural solutions should not be overlooked.

Forestry England is moving forward with its plan to reintroduce more beavers, seeking input from local landowners to identify 20 potential release sites.

A reconstruction of the Neanderthal diet in present-day Lower Saxony, Germany, based on an ancient battle site, reveals that they were skilled hunters who consumed elephants, bears, and beavers.

One year after their reintroduction, beavers in Dorset have transformed a dense woodland into a wildlife-rich wetland, enriching habitats by building dams and contributing to the return of biodiversity.
The Bemidji State baseball team suffered a four-game sweep against Winona State in a relocated series played in Waverly, Iowa, including a close 4-3 loss in the opener.
Scientists have reportedly discovered that beavers can serve as an unexpected and effective tool in the fight against carbon emissions.

Politicians are expressing fury over the decision to replace Winston Churchill on banknotes, sparking a very British backlash. The RSPCA has also weighed in, suggesting rats and pigeons as potential features.
Territorial defense forces and environmental protection workers are building damming thresholds in drainage ditches within Poland's Białowieża Forest, using natural materials to retain water and restore the forest's natural hydrology.
As audiences wait for ‘Toy Story 5,’ the cartoon factory’s latest offering starring ecologist rodents debuts after six years in the making

A pair of beavers released into the wild in Cornwall, UK, have been spotted on camera traps and are confirmed to still be together, according to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

A second wild beaver has been spotted at a Norfolk nature reserve, with a pair filmed grooming each other, raising questions about their origin.