Beavers

[djm4_lj]

Six European beavers to be reintroduced to Gloucestershire. This is pretty cool, I think; in general, I'm in favour of reintroducing species that we used to have in this country unless they're obviously a pest. I love seeing red kites in more areas of Oxfordshire, for example.

Mind you, I can't help but feel that the person who wrote:

"...the beavers could also help keep waterways clear of debris."

has inexplicably forgotten the thing that beavers are best known for.

(In case you're thinking that maybe it's only the North American beaver that builds dams, this page suggests otherwise).

Comments

[dreamsewing.livejournal.com]

yay beavers! Though I prefer otters, t'aint nuthin' cuter than otters playing.
Did they have a "welcome Home" party? It's a fine day when a species gets re-introduced, especially when they get back into their own niche of enhancing/protecting their environs. Me,I'm waiting for the re-introduction of the Dodo.
Smiled at this post, though it has had the unfortunate side effect of triggering the "mam's big brown beaver" song in my head. ;>