- A beaver is discovered dead in London for the first time in 400 years.
- In March, two Eurasian beavers, one male and one female, were reintroduced to the capital.
- By the end of 2022, it was hoped that the pair will mate and produce baby beavers, or kits.
A beaver has been discovered dead in London for the first time in 400 years.
In March, two Eurasian beavers, one male and one female, were reintroduced to the capital as the first of their kind.
By the end of 2022, it was hoped that the pair will mate and produce baby beavers, or kits.
However, on Friday, it was revealed that the male at Forty Hall Farm in Enfield had died of natural causes.
A council representative said, “We are heartbroken and sorry to confirm that one of the two beavers at Forty Hall Farm has died.”
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‘A post-mortem examination revealed that the male beaver died of natural causes.’
‘The beaver enclosure was designed and built to the highest standards in collaboration with experts to meet Natural England’s requirements in order to receive the required license.’
‘These specialists believe the environment that has been established is beneficial.’
The Eurasian beaver, formerly common over Europe and Asia, was driven to near-extinction for its fur and meat in the 16th century.
Beavers, on the other hand, are making a comeback in the United Kingdom, with small populations strewn across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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The search for a replacement male to accompany the female in the reintroduction project is currently underway.
Expert observations and footage from their habitat showed she is still alive and healthy.
‘It is our objective to find a suitable replacement beaver as quickly as possible,’ the spokeswoman stated.
‘Enfield Council is in talks on releasing another beaver during the appropriate season.
‘This will also give us time to make some changes to the enclosure in order to improve the living circumstances for the residents.’
‘In the meantime, we’ll keep a tight eye on the last female beaver while not disturbing her or the habitat.’
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