Beavers were once on the brink of extinction, but over 100 years of protected status has seen their population rise steadily ...

Beavers were hunted into extinction in England in the 17th century. This past week, for the first time, beavers were legally released into the English countryside.

The first ever wild beavers have been released in a Dorset nature reserve, more than 400 years after their extinction in Britain. Two pairs of the semi-aquatic animals are making a new home at Little ...

This past week, beavers were legally released into the English countryside for the first time since they were hunted into extinction there in the 17th century. Conservationists hailed it as a ...

The first ever wild beavers have been released in a Dorset nature reserve, more than 400 years after their extinction in Britain. Two pairs of the semi-aquatic animals are making a new home at ...

Four hundred years ago, they were hunted to extinction in this country.Now, after three successful trial releases, beavers will be reintroduced into the wild. Conservationists say the mammals will ...

Providing historical context, the National Trust explained: "They were hunted to extinction at some point during the 16th century. But are now here to stay. Welcome back, beavers." "How am I just now ...

Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling a return to the wild for an animal once hunted to extinction. Beavers will soon be ...