Native baby beavers spotted on Longleat Estate
Two of four beaver families successfully bred kits this year
Three baby beavers have been captured on camera at the Longleat Estate near Warminster, Wiltshire.
Beavers were first introduced to Longleat in 2020 as part of the UK’s wider reintroduction of the species. Now, the estate is home to four beaver families, two of which have bred kits this year.
The Estate has praised the positive impact of beavers on the local ecosystem, highlighting their ability to restore natural processes and support biodiversity.
Beaver-created ponds at Longleat proved invaluable during the drought in the summer months, as they retained water even while streams dried up. This helped amphibians, fish, insects and other animals that rely on these habitats to survive the hotter weather.
Despite the challenging conditions, the beavers stayed healthy and managed to gather enough food to support their young families.