The 15 or so families of beaver, now established on the river Otter in Devon, have finally been given official leave to remain (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/06/englands-first-wild-beavers-for-400-years-allowed-to-live-on-river-otter). A beaver pair (it is hoped that they are of the Eurasian strain) mysteriously appeared in the location several years ago. Local people have now become convinced a) that they don't eat fish and b) their feeding and damming activities are beneficial to areas that might, otherwise, be subject to flooding. As the conservation folk involved claim, having a hot-line dedicated to dealing with any enquiries and issues about these animals, appears to have helped them gain acceptance. After all, it's only 400 years since the last beavers were eradicated in the UK.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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