Baby beavers born in London for first time in 400 years

Baby beavers have been born in urban London for the first time in more than 400 years, conservationists say.

A family of five Eurasian beavers were introduced to a nature reserve in Ealing, west London, back in October as part of a project that hopes to encourage wildlife in urban areas.

Just eight months later, two baby beavers - known as kits - were born.

Conservationists are "over the moon" with the births, which they say prove that "humans and wildlife can thrive side by side in urban environments."

The hope now is that the beavers will transform the location into a flourishing wetland - making for an improved ecosystem for plants and animals alike.