Trentham Gardens say the birth of a beaver at the estate was a 'remarkable landmark'.
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The birth of the first baby beaver in 400 years in Staffordshire has been recorded, a country estate's staff say. Beaver and wildlife ranger at Trentham Gardens, Harvey Tweats, said the kit appeared healthy and its birth was a "remarkable landmark".introduced to the 182-acre site near Stoke-on-Trent, from Scotland in March.The animals are known for engineering their habitat by felling and coppicing trees, digging canals, burrowing and building dams, creating biodiverse wetlands.
"This project demonstrates just how successful the relocation of beavers to suitable landscapes can be." "We're proud to be bringing back this important keystone species to England and can't wait to see the new addition exploring their surroundings."
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