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Beavers finally allowed to return ... after 400 years

Four of the mammals to be reintroduced to Scottish woodland By Rob Edwards Environment Editor

They were killed off more than 400 years ago, and snubbed by the last government - but now they are coming home at last.

A historic plan to bring beavers back to Scotland will today be given the go-ahead by the Scottish environment minister, Michael Russell.