Beavers reintroduced to Loch Ness area

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1. 29 May 2009Background

   Beavers released at Knapdale in Scotland's first licensed reintroduction

   In May 2009, beavers were released at Knapdale, Argyll, in Britain's first licensed wild reintroduction of the species after centuries of absence.

2. 1 May 2019Background

   Scotland gives beavers protected status as a native species

   On 1 May 2019 beavers became a legally protected native species in Scotland, which allowed their natural spread and licensed moves to new areas.

3. 

   6 Nov

   Beavers are back at Loch Ness for the first time in 500 years

   A family of six beavers has been released near Loch Ness, where the species was last recorded in Scotland five centuries ago. Many more are on the way.