Baby beavers are growing up fast
16:23 10 August 2015
Healthy beaver kits photographed on the River Otter this week by Sylvie Meller. Ref sho beaver5
Baby beavers that were born this spring on the River Otter appear to be blossoming, according to this recent photo.
The news that England’s only wild colony of beavers had given birth to kits was taken as proof that the creatures are ‘thriving’ by Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) in June.
Now, pictures taken by photographer Sylvie Meller show the young beavers to be healthy and already feeding on riverbed vegetation. Sylvie said: “They have grown already quite a bit, but are still tiny compared to their parents.”
The wild population is being studied as part of The River Otter Beaver Project, led by DWT.
The charity has appealed to members of the public to take care not to disturb the creatures and to keep dogs under close control, especially when near the river.
A series of guided beaver walks have been organised by DWT – the next one will leave from Otterton at 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 26.
Baby beavers are growing up fast - News - Sidmouth Herald
And this is the latest from the Devon Wildlife Trust:
Devon's Wild Beavers have babies!
Watch exclusive video of the kits here.
Show your support for our vital work for England's only breeding colony of wild beavers by clicking here.
You can help – these are the first beavers born as part of England's first ever beaver reintroduction project. Thanks to generous donations Devon Wildlife Trust was able to begin the River Otter Beaver Trial this year. We now need to raise the funds for this long term work. Find out how you can help here.
You can help – these are the first beavers born as part of England's first ever beaver reintroduction project. Thanks to generous donations Devon Wildlife Trust was able to begin the River Otter Beaver Trial this year. We now need to raise the funds for this long term work. Find out how you can help here.
Devon Wildlife Trust | Nature Reserve Conservation & Charity
No comments:
Post a Comment