Beaver numbers double in Scotland

Beaver numbers in Scotland have more than doubled in the last three years to around 1,000 animals, according to a NatureScot survey published this week.

Ewan Pate
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Beaver numbers double in Scotland

Beaver numbers in Scotland have more than doubled in the last three years to around 1,000 animals, according to a NatureScot survey published this week. The population, which all stems from illegal...

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