Noisy kits were born at a beauty spot from parents released in an illegal beaver bombing.
A video reveals the bizarre sound the newborns make as they communicate with their doting mum.
The are the offspring of an illegal release which took place in early 2024.
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At the time wildlife experts described it as a beaver bombing.
It was at Helman Tor, near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, as reported by Need To Know.
The site is managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust which didn’t authorise the beaver release.
Laura Snell, Conservation Officer at the trust, first suspected the presence of kits after picking up noises on camera trap footage.
“At first we weren’t certain,” she said.
“But recent footage clearly shows a small kit appearing in the corner of the frame.
“It’s a significant moment.
“A sign that the habitat the beavers have created is healthy and thriving enough to support the next generation.
“The noise they make really is quite incredible.”
Beavers are known as ecosystem engineers, transforming their surroundings by building dams and creating wetlands.
These wet habitats hold water in dry periods, slow floodwaters during storms, and provide space for a wealth of other wildlife to thrive – making beavers a vital ally in the face of climate change and adaptation.
Cheryl Marriott, Director of Nature and People at Cornwall Wildlife Trust and long-time beaver advocate, said: “While we don’t condone the way beavers arrived at Helman Tor in 2024 it’s hard not to celebrate the birth of kits.
“The beavers are already transforming the landscape in remarkable ways, and this is just the beginning.
“To build a healthy, genetically diverse population in Cornwall, we need more beavers in more places.
“That’s why our approach of managed, licensed releases is more important than ever.”
The Trust will continue to monitor the beavers at Helman Tor.
The news came as a dead beaver was found on a beach in Cornwall.
Beavers are freshwater animals and it is believed they may have washed ashore after drowning at sea.
It was found on Polzeath beach, Cornwall.
A postmortem revealed it died from salt water intoxication.
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