A New Monster for Loch Ness

After 500 years, Loch Ness has acquired some new residents. A family of six beavers has been released into the surrounding waterways, with more families to follow over the next three years.

Hunted to extinction in Scotland centuries ago, beavers are nature’s engineers, building dams, creating wetlands and improving habitats for other wildlife.

The newcomers, relocated from elsewhere in Scotland, appear delighted with their new accommodation.

No word yet on what Nessie thinks of the competition, although the beavers are already making quite a splash.