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At least two beaver kits born in area of Highlands following repopulation effort
The kits were born after reintroductions by Trees for Life and Forestry and Land Scotland, signaling a healthy breeding population.
- Conservationists confirmed that Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands now hosts its first wild-born beaver kits in over 400 years, with the two animals spotted at Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin.
- Trees for Life and Forestry and Land Scotland managed the reintroduction, releasing 11 beavers under license from Tayside farmland in two groups starting in October 2025.
- Experts estimate the duo were born in May or June before emerging from their lodge recently, and they are reportedly in good health, representing the first generation restoring Glen Affric's wetlands.
- Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer, head of restoration at the Beaver Trust, said the successful births indicate the beavers have settled well and support the Scottish Government's National Beaver Strategy.
- Scotland's wild beaver population is expanding, with previous sightings recorded in the Cairngorms following licensed releases, as conservationists hope these animals will build resilience to climate change across the Scottish Highlands.
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At least two beaver kits born in area of Highlands following repopulation effort
It marks the first time in 400 years for the region where newborn beavers have been born.
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Scotland’s ‘Most Beautiful Glen’ Welcomes First Baby Beavers in 400 Years
Glen Affric, Scottish Highlands – The world-famous Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands has become home to the first beaver kits born in over 400 years, as part of a successful reintroduction project led by rewilding charity Trees for Life and government agency Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). The two healthy and thriving kits were spotted in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, which is often described as... Source
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