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Young Londoners invited to name two baby beavers born in Ealing
Overview
Children and young people aged between four and 18 living in London are being invited to submit name suggestions for two baby beavers born at the Paradise Fields site in Greenford, west London. Entries are open until 7 December, with the winning names selected by representatives from the Ealing Beaver Project and the mayor of London's office. The beaver family was originally introduced to the area in 2023 as part of an urban rewilding initiative.
Key points
- Young Londoners aged four to 18 can suggest names for two baby beavers born in Ealing.
- Name entries close on 7 December and can be submitted via the Citizen Zoo website.
- Winning names will be chosen by the Ealing Beaver Project and the mayor of London's office.
- A family of Eurasian beavers was first released at Paradise Fields in Greenford in 2023.
- Backers report that the beavers have created new wetland habitats and improved local flood resilience.